Easy Classic Fried Green Tomatoes
Crispy, tangy, and golden brown—these Fried Green Tomatoes are a Southern classic and one of the best finger foods for gatherings.
Ingredients
- - 4 firm green tomatoes sliced ½-inch thick
- - 1 cup buttermilk
- - 2 eggs beaten
- - 1 cup cornmeal
- - ½ cup flour
- - 1 tsp salt
- - ½ tsp black pepper
- - Oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice tomatoes and sprinkle lightly with salt. Rest 10 minutes.
- Prepare three bowls: flour in one, eggs and buttermilk in another, cornmeal with salt and pepper in the last.
- Dip each slice in flour, then egg mixture, then cornmeal.
- Heat oil to 350°F. Fry tomatoes 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on a wire rack and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Salt the tomatoes first to draw out moisture.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for best results.
- Mix in panko with cornmeal for extra crunch.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven to keep them crispy.