Description
You’ll love this Fried Green Tomatoes recipe that’s golden and crispy on the outside yet juicy and tender on the inside. These tomatoes can be served up as a comforting appetizer, snack, or swapped in a classic BLT sandwich. A cozy staple of the South.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomatoes
- 4 medium unripe green tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick
Dredging Station
- 1 cup self-rising flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon Creole Cajun Seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
Wet Mixture
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole buttermilk
- Hot sauce to taste (Louisiana-style recommended)
For Frying & Garnish
- Peanut oil or any high smoke-point oil, for frying
- Flaky salt, optional for garnishing
Instructions
- Prep the tomatoes: Cut the tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices. Discard or eat the top and bottom parts since they aren’t as full in sections. Pat the slices dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Set up the dredging station: Use two shallow dishes. In one, combine flour, cornmeal, and Creole Cajun seasoning; whisk well. In the second, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and hot sauce to preference. Set a baking sheet or large platter aside for the dredged tomatoes.
- Dredge the tomatoes: Working in batches, dip tomato slices first into the egg mixture, coating all surfaces, then press firmly into the flour and cornmeal mixture ensuring good adhesion. Shake off excess and place on the baking sheet. Repeat with all slices.
- Rest the tomatoes: Let the coated tomatoes rest while heating the oil to allow coating to set.
- Fry the tomatoes: Pour oil about 2 inches deep in a large cast iron skillet and heat over medium heat until 350-375°F. Fry tomato slices in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Reheat oil between batches as needed.
- Serve: Sprinkle flaky salt over the fried tomatoes if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces like remoulade, tartar, or comeback sauce, or use in sandwiches or burgers.
Notes
- For best results, read the full blog post and watch the video tutorial before starting.
- To make gluten-free, substitute the flour with a gluten-free baking flour 1:1, such as Bob's Red Mill gluten-free flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 5 slices)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
