How to Make Fried Green Tomatoes: Easy Crispy Recipe Guide
Learn how to make fried green tomatoes with this easy crispy recipe guide. Step-by-step tips, pro tricks, and Southern flavor for perfect golden bites.
Equipment
- Skillet or frying pan
- Cutting board and knife
- Three shallow bowls or plates
- Meat thermometer (optional)
- Slotted spoon or tongs
- Paper towels
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 4-5 medium green tomatoes completely green
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal yellow or white
- ½ cup buttermilk or regular milk
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying about 1-2 cups
Instructions
- 1. Slice tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick pieces
- 2. Salt and pepper both sides, let sit 5 minutes
- 3. Set up three bowls: flour, buttermilk mixture, cornmeal
- 4. Coat each slice: flour → buttermilk → cornmeal
- 5. Heat oil to 360-375°F in a skillet
- 6. Fry tomato slices 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown
- 7. Drain on paper towels
- 8. Serve warm with remoulade sauce or alone
Notes
Pro Tips:
- Don't crowd the pan – fry in batches
- Make sure oil is actually hot before frying
- A double flour coat (flour, wait 5 minutes, flour again) makes extra crispy fried green tomatoes
- Serve immediately while still crispy