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Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

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Crispy and flavorful Fried Green Tomatoes made with tangy buttermilk and a seasoned breadcrumb coating, perfectly fried to a golden brown. An iconic Southern appetizer or side dish that combines the tartness of unripe tomatoes with a crunchy, savory crust.

Ingredients

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For Frying

  • Vegetable oil, enough to come up about 1 ½ inches in skillet

Main Ingredients

  • 3 green tomatoes, sliced ¼ inch thick
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 6 dashes hot sauce
  • 1 cup regular bread crumbs
  • ½ cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon Lawry’s seasoning salt
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Heat Oil: In a heavy-duty, at least 3-inch deep skillet, heat vegetable oil to 350°F, using a thermometer to monitor temperature accurately.
  2. Prepare Plate: Line a clean plate with paper towels for draining fried tomatoes and set aside.
  3. Slice Tomatoes: Slice tomatoes into ¼ inch thick slices. Lay slices on a paper towel-lined plate, cover with another paper towel, and blot excess moisture thoroughly.
  4. Set Up Dredging Stations: Arrange 3 shallow dishes or pie plates: one with flour, one with buttermilk mixed with egg and hot sauce, and one with a mixture of bread crumbs, cornmeal, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and white pepper.
  5. Flour Coating: Coat each tomato slice evenly in flour, shaking off excess back into the dish.
  6. Buttermilk Dip: Dip the floured tomato slice into the buttermilk-egg-hot sauce mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
  7. Breadcrumb Coating: Coat the buttermilk-dipped slice thoroughly with the breadcrumb-cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess.
  8. Repeat Coating: Place coated slices on a clean plate and repeat the dredging process with all tomato slices.
  9. Fry Tomatoes: Carefully place 3 to 4 tomato slices into the hot oil without overcrowding. Fry for approximately 2 minutes until golden brown, maintaining the oil temperature at 350°F.
  10. Drain Excess Oil: Remove fried tomatoes with a slotted spoon and place on prepared paper towel-lined plate to absorb oil.
  11. Season & Serve: Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of kosher salt over hot fried tomatoes. Repeat frying remaining slices

Notes

  • Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature at 350°F for even frying without greasy results.
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet to keep the oil temperature steady and ensure proper crispiness.
  • Blotting the tomato slices removes excess moisture to prevent sogginess in the coating.
  • The hot sauce in the buttermilk mixture adds a subtle spicy tang that balances the tomato’s tartness.
  • Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Keywords: fried green tomatoes, Southern appetizer, crispy green tomatoes, fried tomatoes recipe, buttermilk fried tomatoes

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