Fried Green Tomatoes

Here’s a classic Fried Green Tomatoes recipe — crispy on the outside, tangy and tender on the inside.

🍅 Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3–4 medium green tomatoes (firm and unripe)

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1 large egg

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• ½ cup cornmeal

• ½ cup breadcrumbs (optional for extra crunch)

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

• Vegetable oil (for frying)

🔪 Instructions:

1. Slice the Tomatoes
   Cut tomatoes into ¼- to ½-inch thick slices. Discard the ends.

2. Prepare a Dredging Station

   • In one bowl: mix flour with salt, pepper, and cayenne.

   • In another: whisk egg and buttermilk together.

   • In a third: combine cornmeal and breadcrumbs.

3. Dredge the Tomato Slices
   Dip each slice:

   1. First in the flour (coat both sides)

   2. Then in the egg/buttermilk

   3. Finally in the cornmeal/breadcrumb mix

4. Fry the Tomatoes

   • Heat ½ inch of vegetable oil in a skillet (medium-high heat, around 350°F / 175°C).

   • Fry tomatoes in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.

   • Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain.

5. Serve
   Best hot! Great with:

   • Ranch, remoulade, or spicy mayo

   • As a side dish, or in sandwiches or burgers

✅ Tips:

• Look for firm, fully green tomatoes (not underripe red ones).

• Add a little hot sauce to the buttermilk for extra flavor.

• If you want gluten-free: use gluten-free flour and cornmeal.