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Fried Green Tomatoes – Simple, classic and absolutely delicious. The crunchy golden batter of this fried green tomatoes recipe is the epitome of Southern charm and cuisine.

This is one of the best southern appetizers ever made! It along other fantastic southern appetizers like fried okra and fried chicken gizzards really wet your appetite!

Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe stacked on top of one another.

WHAT DO FRIED GREEN TOMATOES TASTE LIKE?

Long before Fried Green Tomatoes was a feature film, it was a culinary staple in my household while growing up. I actually didn’t start eating them until I became a preteen, saw the movie and got curious of how they tasted since so many of my family members loved them. With that first bite, I learned they’re crunchy on the outside and soft and slightly tangy in the middle. They simply tasted divine to me even at the age of eleven.

WHY FRY GREEN TOMATOES INSTEAD OF RED?

During my first encounter with fried green tomatoes, I asked my mom why people fry the green tomatoes instead of the red. She told me that the red ones were too ripe, soft and seedy; they simply do have the right texture to sustain the frying process.
Three green tomatoes that would be perfect for this fried green tomato recipe.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES RECIPE

This Southern recipe is simple and so delicious.  This Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe really allows the green tomato flavor to shine through but marries the tomatoes with a fantastic golden breading that crunches every single time you take a bite.

PICKING GREEN TOMATOES FOR FRYING

The first step to great fried green tomatoes is picking the right tomatoes. You want a full sized tomato that is firm, not hard to the touch. I prefer a totally green color to the tomato, but you might want to choose a tomato that has a slight hint of yellow. This might insure that the tomato is at its full size and not ripe yet.

Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe - Fried Green Tomatoes

HOW TO MAKE FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

First compile all your ingredients necessary to making this outstanding dish:
  1. Green tomatoes
  2. Salt
  3. Pepper
  4. All-purpose flour
  5. Large eggs
  6. Panko bread crumbs
  7. Yellow cornmeal
  8. Cooking oil (canola or vegetable)
  9. Paprika (optional)

You’ll spend the majority of your time prepping your tomatoes: cutting them into 1/4-inch slices, seasoning them with salt and pepper and then dipping them into the fried green tomato batter.

Sliced green tomatoes waiting to be turned into fried green tomatoes.

FRIED GREEN TOMATO BATTER

Set up three different small bowls: one containing only your all-purpose flour, the second with your eggs which you must whip together like your making scrambled eggs and the last one with a mixture of your panko bread crumbs, yellow cornmeal and paprika.
Dredge each sliced tomato into the flour on both sides, then coat with the egg mixture on both sides and cover the entire tomato slice with the panko crumbs, cornmeal and paprika. Set aside on a baking sheet until you’re ready to start frying!

HOW LONG TO FRY YOUR TOMATOES

In a large cast iron skillet, heat your canola or vegetable oil on medium high heat until it reaches a temperature of 350° F. Carefully add each tomato slice into the oil and cook until golden brown on both sides. Drain excess oil by placing them on paper towel.

GOT SOGGY GREEN TOMATOES?

If your fried green tomatoes come out soggy, that means your cooking oil was not hot enough. Try the recipe again using a thermometer to make sure the oil reaches 350° F.

Fried Green Tomatoes stacked on top of one another. One has a bite taken out of it.

So what are you waiting for, hurry out and get some green tomatoes!  No procrastination necessary when this recipe is waiting on you.

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Southern Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 
Simple, classic and absolutely delicious. The crunchy golden batter of this fried green tomatoes recipe is the epitome of Southern charm and cuisine.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: classic recipe, comfort food, tomatoes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 146 kcal
Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams of Grandbaby-Cakes.com
Ingredients
  • 3 fresh green tomatoes cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup panko crumbs
  • 1/8-1/4 teaspoon paprika optional- go up to 1/4 teaspoon if you like spicy foods
  • oil for frying
Instructions
  1. Liberally season green tomato slices with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Add flour and eggs to two separate small bowls.
  3. Combine cornmeal, panko crumbs and paprika into another small bowl and whisk together.
  4. Begin by dipping each seasoned tomato slice into flour coating on both sides.
  5. Next add floured tomato slice to eggs coating on both sides.
  6. Lastly dip into cornmeal and crumb mixture and set aside finished slice on baking sheet.
  7. Repeat dredging process, starting with flour, until all slices are coated.
  8. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium high heat.
  9. Fry tomato slices on both sides until golden brown and drain on paper towels.
  10. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes

If your fried green tomatoes come out soggy, that means your cooking oil was not hot enough. Try the recipe again using a thermometer to make sure the oil reaches 350° F.

Nutrition Facts
Southern Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 69mg 3%
Potassium 212mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 3g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 10.1%
Vitamin C 17.4%
Calcium 2.6%
Iron 9.6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  3. CARLA MARIE KAUFMAN says

    August 25, 2018 at 5:57 pm

    Great recipe! I experimented and used soy flour and smoked paprika. I was very pleased with the result.

    Reply

  10. Monica says

    July 1, 2014 at 9:51 am

    It’s crazy but I’ve never had fried green tomatoes either though I’ve admired them on my TV set! Yours looks so crispy and dry – as in a very good, perfectly fried way. Gotta be so delish.

    Reply

  12. marcie says

    June 30, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    I’ve never had fried green tomatoes, and I’m clearly missing out. These look delicious, and that breading looks so crispy and golden brown! Love it.

    Reply

    • Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

      June 30, 2014 at 9:58 am

      Oh yes they are so fantastic Consuelo! But no worries, you have some fantastic foods in Spain for sure!

      Reply

    • Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

      June 30, 2014 at 9:04 am

      Oh yes they are so awesome!! Can’t wait to hear if you try some this summer Krystle!

      Reply

  22. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    June 29, 2014 at 7:03 am

    I have seen and heard about these fried green tomatoes for the past 3 years of my blogging, but I haven’t had a chance to eat or cook yet. This was a very nice reminder. 🙂 I like everything fried, and tomatoes are my favorite vegetable too, so this is REALLY my top list to make.

    Reply

  25. Mary Frances says

    June 28, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    A classic favorite! I never thought I would like fried tomatoes … wrong! The panko is a delicious addition!

    Reply

  26. Veronica says

    June 28, 2014 at 9:47 am

    Thanks for sharing I can’t wait to try this recipe… I love Fried Green Tomato slices with bleu cheese, topped with lump
    crabmeat and a Balsamic reduction.

    Reply

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