fried green tomatoes

Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 3 large firm green tomatoes

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup buttermilk

• 1 cup cornmeal

• ½ cup breadcrumbs

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Vegetable oil, for frying

Method

1. Slice the tomatoes: Cut the green tomatoes into roughly ½-inch (1–1.5 cm) slices. Pat them dry with paper towels.

2. Prepare the coating: Place flour in one bowl. Whisk the eggs and buttermilk together in a second bowl. In a third bowl, combine cornmeal, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

3. Coat each slice: Dip each tomato slice in flour, then the egg mixture, and finally the cornmeal-breadcrumb mixture. Press gently so the coating sticks well.

4. Heat the oil: Add about 1 cm (½ inch) of oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until hot.

5. Fry: Cook the tomatoes in batches for 2–3 minutes per side, until crisp and golden brown.

6. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with a little extra salt while hot.

7. Serve immediately with ranch dressing, spicy mayo, or remoulade.

Crispy coating tip

Let the coated tomato slices rest for 5–10 minutes before frying. This helps the breading adhere and gives you a crunchier crust.