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Stacked Fried Green Tomatoes with sauce and basil in a bowl, served with dipping sauce.

Fried Green Tomatoes

Crispy, tangy fried green tomatoes are the ultimate Southern comfort food. Easy to make, forgiving even if you mess up the coating, and perfect for everything from potlucks to creative sandwiches.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: Best fried green tomatoes recipe, Fried Green Tomatoes, Fried green tomatoes near me, Fried green tomatoes recipe, Fried green tomatoes recipe easy, Fried green tomatoes with cornbread mix, Sourdough fried green tomatoes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Rest Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $7

Equipment

  • 1 Cast-Iron Skillet (Or any heavy-bottomed skillet)
  • 3 Shallow dishes (For dredging stations)
  • 1 Slotted spoon/tongs (For flipping & removing)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing tomatoes)
  • 1 Paper towel roll (For draining fried tomatoes)
  • 1 Candy thermometer (Optional, for oil temp)

Ingredients

  • 4-5 medium Green tomatoes - Firm, unripened
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour - Seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 1 cup Buttermilk - Add 2 tablespoon pickle juice (optional magic!)
  • 2 large Eggs - Beaten into the buttermilk
  • 1 cup Yellow cornmeal - Or mix with cornbread mix for twist
  • 1 teaspoon Salt - Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Or white pepper for variation
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika - Optional: sub Cajun or Old Bay
  • Optional Cayenne pepper - For heat
  • Optional Garlic powder - For extra depth
  • Optional Onion powder - Enhances savory notes
  • as needed Vegetable oil - Or peanut/avocado oil, 2" deep for frying

Instructions

  • Slice green tomatoes into ¼" thick slices. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Prepare 3 dishes: flour + seasoning, buttermilk + eggs, cornmeal + spices.
  • Dredge slices: flour → buttermilk → cornmeal. Press gently to coat.
  • Let coated slices rest for 10 minutes.
  • Heat 2 inches of oil in skillet to 350°F.
  • Fry tomatoes 3–4 min per side until golden brown. Flip carefully.
  • Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately or keep warm in oven.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2.1mg