Description
Southern charm meets culinary delight in these crispy Fried Green Tomatoes, a classic dish that embodies rustic comfort. Perfectly seasoned cornmeal coating delivers a golden crunch, inviting you to savor a taste of traditional Southern hospitality.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium green tomatoes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped pickles
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a trio of seasoning stations: first, blend flour with a medley of savory spices including salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Create an egg wash by whisking eggs and milk together in a separate shallow vessel.
- Craft a crispy coating blend by combining cornmeal and breadcrumbs in a third dish.
- Transform each tomato slice into a crispy delight by first dusting with the seasoned flour, then dipping into the egg mixture, and finally enrobing in the cornmeal-breadcrumb mixture.
- Warm vegetable oil in a large skillet to medium heat, creating a pool approximately ½ inch deep.
- Carefully lower tomato slices into the hot oil, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until they achieve a golden, crispy exterior.
- Transfer the fried tomatoes to paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain, then serve immediately while piping hot alongside a complementary dipping sauce.
Notes
- Select firm, green tomatoes that are slightly underripe to maintain structural integrity during frying, preventing mushiness.
- Create a crispy coating by ensuring each tomato slice is thoroughly coated in the three-step dredging process, pressing the cornmeal mixture gently to help it adhere.
- Control oil temperature around 350°F to achieve a perfectly golden, crunchy exterior without burning or making the tomatoes greasy.
- Try gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to accommodate dietary restrictions while maintaining a similar crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 271 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 355 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg