Fried Green Tomatoes are more than just a dish\u2014they\u2019re a cherished Southern tradition. Crisp on the outside, tangy and tender on the inside, these golden rounds are a perfect blend of comfort and flavor. Whether served as an appetizer, side dish, or layered in a BLT, Fried Green Tomatoes add that irresistible crunch and zing that keeps folks coming back for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83e\uddfe Ingredients
Ingredient Quantity
Large green tomatoes 4
Eggs 2
Milk \u00bd cup
All-purpose flour 1 cup
Cornmeal \u00bd cup
Bread crumbs \u00bd cup
Coarse kosher salt 2 teaspoons
Ground black pepper \u00bc teaspoon
Vegetable oil 1 quart (for frying)
\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udf73 Instructions
1\ufe0f\u20e3 Slice the Tomatoes
Wash and dry the tomatoes. Cut each one into \u00bd-inch thick slices. Discard the top and bottom ends (stem and blossom).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2\ufe0f\u20e3 Set Up Breading Stations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prepare three shallow dishes for coating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plate 1: All-purpose flour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plate 2: Whisk together the eggs and milk until smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plate 3: Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs, kosher salt, and pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3\ufe0f\u20e3 Bread the Slices
Dredge each tomato slice in flour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dip it into the egg-milk mixture, coating evenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Press into the cornmeal-breadcrumb mixture to cover completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Place the coated slices on a tray or wire rack to rest for 5 minutes. This helps the breading adhere better during frying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4\ufe0f\u20e3 Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or cast-iron pan, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat (350\u00b0F\/175\u00b0C). Use a thermometer if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5\ufe0f\u20e3 Fry Until Golden<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fry 3\u20134 tomato slices at a time, without overcrowding. Cook for 2\u20133 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Transfer fried tomatoes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6\ufe0f\u20e3 Serve & Enjoy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce\u2014ranch, remoulade, or spicy mayo work wonderfully. Garnish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt or fresh herbs for extra flair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcdd Tips & Variations
Add Cajun spice to the breading for a zesty kick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Air fryer option: Spray with oil and air fry at 400\u00b0F for 10\u201312 minutes, flipping halfway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make it gluten-free: Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udf74 Serving Ideas
Stack in a sandwich with bacon and lettuce<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Serve alongside grilled meats or fish<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add to a Southern brunch platter<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udd52 Time & Yield
Prep Time: 15 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cook Time: 10 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Total Time: 25 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Servings: 4\u20136<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Fried Green Tomatoes are more than just a dish\u2014they\u2019re a cherished Southern tradition. Crisp on the outside, tangy and tender on the inside, these golden rounds are a perfect blend of comfort and flavor. Whether served as an appetizer, side dish, or layered in a BLT, Fried Green Tomatoes add that irresistible crunch and zing … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3921,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3920","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3920","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3920"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3920\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3922,"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3920\/revisions\/3922"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3921"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3920"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3920"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3920"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}