Southern Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
Southern Fried Green Tomatoes
These tomatoes are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, packing the perfect bite. They are delicious on their own or use them in a BLT sandwich or wrap.
Serves: 4Prep: 15 minutesCook: 7 minutesTotal: 22 minutesDifficulty: Easy
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 4 green tomatoes, cut ¼” thick
- 2 large eggs
- 1⁄2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp. hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tsp. creole seasoning
- Peanut oil or vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
- Pat the tomato slices dry and set aside.
- In a shallow dish, add eggs, buttermilk and hot sauce. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
- In another shallow dish, combine flour, cornmeal and seasoning. Set aside.
- Dip tomato slices in egg mixture, then into flour mixture. Press mixture firmly into the tomatoes to ensure it adheres well. Set aside and repeat with remaining slices.
- Fill a large cast iron skillet with about 1” of oil. Heat oil to 350°F-375°F. Once oil is hot, work in batches, add a few slices of tomato and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Prepare a platter with paper towels, then place the fried green tomatoes on the platter.
- Serve and refrigerate leftovers.
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 4 green tomatoes, cut ¼” thick
- 2 large eggs
- 1⁄2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp. hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tsp. creole seasoning
- Peanut oil or vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
- Pat the tomato slices dry and set aside.
- In a shallow dish, add eggs, buttermilk and hot sauce. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
- In another shallow dish, combine flour, cornmeal and seasoning. Set aside.
- Dip tomato slices in egg mixture, then into flour mixture. Press mixture firmly into the tomatoes to ensure it adheres well. Set aside and repeat with remaining slices.
- Fill a large cast iron skillet with about 1” of oil. Heat oil to 350°F-375°F. Once oil is hot, work in batches, add a few slices of tomato and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Prepare a platter with paper towels, then place the fried green tomatoes on the platter.
- Serve and refrigerate leftovers.
| Amount per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 340 |
| Total Fat | 4.5g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g |
| Cholesterol | 95mg |
| Sodium | 120mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g |
| Sugars | 7g |
| Protein | 12g |