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4.75 from 40 votes

Southern Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Simple, classic and absolutely delicious. The crunchy golden batter of this fried green tomatoes recipe is the epitome of Southern charm and cuisine.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Southern
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 146kcal
Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Ingredients

  • 3 fresh green tomatoes cut into 1/4 inch slices and room temperature
  • Seasoned salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten with 1 tablespoon of hot sauce OR water
  • ½ cup yellow cornmeal
  • ½ cup panko crumbs or plain bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper optional
  • a pinch of cayenne optional
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • Liberally season green tomato slices with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Add flour and eggs to two separate small shallow bowls.
  • Combine cornmeal, panko crumbs, and spices into another small shallow bowl and whisk together.
  • Begin by dipping each seasoned tomato slice into flour coating on both sides.
  • Next add floured tomato slice to eggs coating on both sides.
  • Lastly dip into crumb mixture and set aside finished slice on baking sheet.
  • Repeat dredging process, starting with flour, until all slices are coated.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium high heat to 350°F to 375°F ( 175°C to 190°C).
  • Add dredged tomato slices to the pan and be careful not to overcrowd it. Fry tomato slices on both sides until golden brown and drain on paper towels or on a wire rack over a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
  • Serve warm. If you aren't serving immediately, add the tomatoes to a preheated oven around 250 to stay crisp and delish.

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Notes

Make sure you are using unripe green tomatoes. If they're too ripe they won't fry up properly.
Be sure your oil is hot before frying your tomatoes.
Slice the tomatoes into even-sized slices for even cooking.
Serve immediately for the best flavor!

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 14.4mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1.7mg