Description
You’ll love this Fried Green Tomatoes recipe that’s golden and crispy on the outside yet juicy and tender on the inside. These tomatoes can be served up as a comforting appetizer, snack, or swapped in a classic BLT sandwich. A cozy staple of the South.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 medium green tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup self-rising flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon Creole Cajun seasoning
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole buttermilk
- Hot sauce, to taste (Louisiana-style recommended)
For Frying and Garnish
- Peanut oil, enough for deep frying (about 2 inches deep in skillet)
- Flaky salt, optional, for garnishing
Instructions
- Prep the tomatoes: Cut the tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices, discarding or eating the top and bottom ends. Pat the slices dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Set up the dredging station: In one shallow dish, combine the flour, cornmeal, and Creole Cajun seasoning; whisk well. In a second shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and hot sauce to preference. Prepare a baking sheet or large plate to hold the dredged slices.
- Dredge the tomatoes: Working in batches, dip tomato slices into the wet egg mixture, coating all surfaces. Then press into the dry flour and cornmeal mixture firmly to adhere the coating. Shake off any excess and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat for all slices.
- Rest the tomatoes: Let the coated tomato slices rest while heating the oil.
- Fry the tomatoes: Heat peanut oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat until about 2 inches deep and reaches 350°F to 375°F. Fry tomato slices in batches for about 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel–lined plate. Reheat oil to proper temperature between batches.
- Serve: Optionally sprinkle flaky salt over the fried green tomatoes and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces such as remoulade, tartar, or comeback sauce. Enjoy as a snack, appetizer, or in sandwiches.
Notes
- For best results, read the full blog post and watch the video tutorial before starting.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute with any gluten-free baking flour at a 1:1 ratio, such as Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4 slices)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
