Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

5 from 4 ratings

Fried green tomatoes are a Southern classic with firm green tomatoes coated in a crispy cornmeal crust and fried until golden brown, the perfect appetizer.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: green tomatoes

Servings:

Calories: 795kcal

Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

3 large unripe green tomatoes firm tomatoes
½ cup cornstarch or use all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk or you can use regular milk
1 large egg
2/3 cup cornmeal
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Cajun seasonings or use your favorite blend
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup vegetable oil (or more as needed) for frying – I prefer peanut oil

Instructions

Slice the green tomatoes into ¼ to ½ inch slices, to your preference. Lightly salt and set aside.
Set up a dredging station with 3 bowls. Add the cornstarch to the first bowl.
In the second bowl, add the buttermilk and beat the egg into it until smooth.
In the third bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasonings, and salt and pepper to taste.
Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan or deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F. You should have about 1 inch of oil. Do not boil the oil. It is ready when the oil sizzles with a tiny drop of flour added.
Working in batches, dip each tomato slice into the cornstarch, then the buttermilk mixture, then into the seasoned flour-cornmeal mixture.
Fry the coated green tomatoes in a single layer for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
Remove and allow to cool and drain on a wire rack or on paper towels. Lightly salt them before they cool.
Serve! I love them with a nice remoulade or with pimiento cheese.

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