Embrace Southern cooking at its finest with this Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes recipe. This delicious southern gem transforms the humble green tomato into a savory, crunchy delight that will have your taste buds singing praises. The tangy green tomatoes are coated in a seasoned cornmeal and panko breadcrumb mix and then fried to a beautiful golden-brown.
I am going to teach you how to make the best fried tomatoes for pairing with a simple dipping sauce or to use sandwiched in a hearty BLT! So, whether you’re using up an end-of-season harvest or just craving something different, dive into this easy-to-follow green tomato recipe for a touch of Southern charm to your table.
Ingredients
- ▢3 fresh green tomatoes cut into 1/4 inch slices
- ▢Salt and pepper to taste
- ▢½ cup all-purpose flour
- ▢2 large eggs beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- ▢½ cup yellow cornmeal
- ▢½ cup panko crumbs
- ▢¼ teaspoon paprika
- ▢a pinch of cayenne optional
- ▢oil for frying
Instructions
- Liberally season green tomato slices with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Add flour and eggs to two separate small bowls.
- Combine cornmeal, panko crumbs, paprika and cayenne into another small bowl and whisk together.
- Begin by dipping each seasoned tomato slice into flour coating on both sides.
- Next add floured tomato slice to eggs coating on both sides.
- Lastly dip into cornmeal and crumb mixture and set aside finished slice on baking sheet.
- Repeat dredging process, starting with flour, until all slices are coated.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium high heat.
- Fry tomato slices on both sides until golden brown and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Make sure you are using unripe green tomatoes. If they’re too ripe they won’t fry up properly.
Be sure your oil is hot before frying your tomatoes.
Slice the tomatoes into even-sized slices for even cooking.
Serve immediately for the best flavor!
Nutrition
Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 14.4mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1.7mg