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A stack of crispy Fried Green Tomatoes slices coated in golden cornmeal, drizzled with creamy sauce, and garnished with chopped green onions.

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried green tomatoes with a crispy coating and firm, tangy inside are a perfect appetizer or side dish. This recipe is a great way to use up unripe tomatoes and turn them into a delicious treat that everyone will love.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 90kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron pan (For frying the tomatoes.)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing the tomatoes.)
  • 3 Shallow bowls (For coating the tomatoes.)
  • 1 Paper towels (For draining fried tomatoes.)
  • 1 Cooking thermometer (To monitor frying oil temperature.)
  • 1 Slotted spoon or tongs (For flipping and removing tomatoes from the oil.)

Ingredients

  • 4 large Green tomatoes - Sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds
  • 1 cup Fine cornmeal - For coating
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour - For coating
  • 1 cup Buttermilk - For dipping
  • 2 large Eggs - Beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Salt - For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper - For seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper - For the coating
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder -For the coating
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder -For the coating
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika - For the coating
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil - For frying
  • 2 tablespoons Bacon grease optional - For frying
  • As desired Hot honey - For serving
  • As desired Ranch dressing - For serving
  • As desired Comeback sauce - For serving

Instructions

  • Slice tomatoes into ¼-inch thick rounds.
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  • Generously salt tomato slices and let them drain.
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  • Prepare three bowls for the coating process.
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  • Coat each tomato slice in flour, buttermilk, and cornmeal.
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  • Fry tomato slices until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
    A stack of crispy Fried Green Tomatoes slices coated in golden cornmeal, drizzled with creamy sauce, and garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 90kcal (5%) | Carbohydrates: 12g (4%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 4g (6%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg (7%) | Sodium: 350mg (15%) | Potassium: 150mg (4%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 80IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 10mg (12%) | Calcium: 30mg (3%) | Iron: 1.5mg (8%)
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