fried green tomatoes

Here’s a classic and irresistible Fried Green Tomatoes recipe — crispy, golden slices of tart green tomatoes with a savory Southern-style breading. They’re perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side dish, especially with a dipping sauce like remoulade or ranch!

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🍅 Fried Green Tomatoes (Southern Style)

🔸 Ingredients

• 3–4 medium green (unripe) tomatoes, sliced ¼-inch thick

• Salt (to draw out moisture)

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 2 large eggs

• ¼ cup buttermilk (or regular milk)

• ½ cup cornmeal

• ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp paprika or cayenne (optional, for spice)

• Freshly ground black pepper

• Oil, for frying (vegetable or peanut oil)

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🔹 Instructions

1. Prep the tomatoes:

   • Slice tomatoes and lay them out on paper towels.

   • Sprinkle with salt and let them sit for 15–20 minutes to draw out moisture.

   • Pat dry.

2. Set up a breading station:

   • Bowl 1: Flour, with a bit of black pepper.

   • Bowl 2: Eggs + buttermilk, whisked together.

   • Bowl 3: Cornmeal, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Bread the tomatoes:

   • Dredge each slice in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat in the cornmeal-breadcrumb mix.

   • Press the coating on firmly for extra crispiness.

4. Fry:

   • Heat ½ inch of oil in a cast iron skillet or heavy pan over medium heat (350°F / 175°C).

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

   • Drain on paper towels.

5. Serve hot, with a creamy dipping sauce like ranch, Cajun aioli, or remoulade.

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✨ Tips:

• For extra crunch, use all panko in the coating.

• Add hot sauce to the egg mixture for a little kick.

• Want to bake or air-fry them? Let me know and I can give you that version too!

Would you like a recipe for a spicy remoulade dipping sauce to go with them?