Golden-fried green tomatoes are a Southern classic that combines sweet, tangy, and savory flavors in one delicious dish. Green tomatoes, picked before they have a chance to ripen, are coated in a seasoned breading and fried until crispy and tender. The secret to perfect fried green tomatoes lies in selecting the right tomatoes, using the correct breading, and frying them at the right temperature. This article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect fried green tomatoes, from choosing the right ingredients to cooking them to perfection. With a few simple steps, you'll be able to enjoy this Southern delicacy in the comfort of your own home.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PERFECT FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
I have been making fried green tomatoes for over 35 years, taught by my grandmother who is from down south. Over the years I have tried and made fried green tomato recipes and this is the one that is perfect. Cajun ranch sauce goes perfect with this crispy on the outside but smooth and creamy on the inside tomato.
Provided by Crystal Bodyroc McGlown
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes Fried Green Tomato Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Season tomato slices with salt and pepper.
- Combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a shallow bowl. Pour buttermilk in a second shallow bowl. Mix cornmeal, parsley, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and cayenne pepper in a third shallow bowl.
- Dredge each tomato slice in the flour mixture to coat, dip into the buttermilk, and finish by pressing each side of the tomato into the cornmeal mixture to coat. Lay coated tomato slices onto a baking sheet; rest to let tomatoes absorb flavor of coating, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Gently drop tomato slices into the hot oil and cook until golden brown and floating, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on a plate lined with paper towel.
- Whisk ranch dressing, cajun seasoning, and hot pepper sauce together in a small bowl; serve with the fried tomato slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 8.5 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1876.6 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
QUICK FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
"My grandmother came up with her own version of fried green tomatoes years ago. Our family loves it," says Melanie Chism of Coker, Alabama. "It's a traditional taste of the South that anyone anywhere can enjoy!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Slice tomatoes 1/4 in. thick. Sprinkle both sides with salt and lemon-pepper. Let stand for 20-25 minutes. Coat with cornmeal. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry tomatoes for 3-4 minutes on each side or until tender and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
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REALLY EASY AND GOOD FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
This is a good recipe to use up any leftover green tomatoes. Recipe can be doubled if using more than 4 tomatoes.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 4 tomatoes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, pepper and sugar.
- In a bowl, mix together the egg and water.
- Dip tomatoes slices into egg/water mixture, then both sides into cornmeal mixture.
- heat the butter in a pan.
- Fry tomato slices until golden, adding more butter if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.8, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 36.6, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.1, Protein 3.7
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
Patrick and Gina Neely's Fried Green Tomatoes from Food Network go best with a tangy buttermilk sauce.
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a deep-fryer, preheat oil to 350 degrees F.
- Season tomatoes, on both sides, with salt and pepper. Place flour and garlic powder in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, beat eggs with the milk. In another dish, mix bread crumbs with cayenne and paprika. Dredge tomatoes through the flour, then the eggs, and then through the bread crumbs. Add only a few pieces to the fryer at a time, so they can cook evenly, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve with Buttermilk Dipping Sauce:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the apple cider and brown sugar. Allow to reduce until thick and syrupy. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- In a medium bowl, add buttermilk, mayonnaise, BBQ sauce and lime juice and whisk well. Add in the scallions and the apple cider mixture. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve with Fried Green Tomatoes.
BEST FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
You can also fry up red tomatoes with this recipe but make sure they are not over ripe or they will be mushy. Serve these tomatoes outside with a glass of iced tea one summer night and enjoy the sunset with someone you love.
Provided by Diana Swenson-Siegel
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes Fried Green Tomato Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. Discard the ends.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium-size bowl. Scoop flour onto a plate. Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs and salt and pepper on another plate. Dip tomatoes into flour to coat. Then dip the tomatoes into milk and egg mixture. Dredge in breadcrumbs to completely coat.
- In a large skillet, pour vegetable oil (enough so that there is 1/2 inch of oil in the pan) and heat over a medium heat. Place tomatoes into the frying pan in batches of 4 or 5, depending on the size of your skillet. Do not crowd the tomatoes, they should not touch each other. When the tomatoes are browned, flip and fry them on the other side. Drain them on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 95.4 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 1136 mg, Sugar 9.9 g
EASY SOUTHERN FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
Simple recipe for fried green tomatoes, perfect for appetizers or a unique fried green tomato B.L.T.!
Provided by Ali
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes Fried Green Tomato Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
- Beat eggs and water in a shallow bowl. Place flour and cornmeal in 2 separate shallow bowls. Season cornmeal with salt and pepper.
- Dip each tomato slice into flour, then dip into egg mixture. Press tomato into cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess. Transfer tomato to prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tomato slices, arranging tomatoes in a single layer.
- Heat about 1/4 inch canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat until oil begins to shimmer. Fry tomatoes in batches until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel-lined plates. Repeat with remaining tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 73.9 mg, Sugar 5 g
BAKED FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the tomatoes: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper.
- In a large flat bowl or pie plate, whisk together the flour, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning. Put the breadcrumbs into a second pie plate and season with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Pour the buttermilk into a third pie plate. Pat the tomato slices dry with a paper towel. Dredge them first in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, then in the buttermilk, and then finally in the panko, patting to coat completely. Place onto the lined sheet pans, spaced about 1 inch apart. Spray the tops lightly with nonstick spray.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, then flip the tomatoes, spray the tops lightly with nonstick spray, rotate the pans and bake until golden brown, an additional 15 minutes.
- For the Cajun-spiced aioli: Meanwhile, sprinkle the minced garlic with salt and use the back of a knife to press it into a paste. Add the garlic and egg yolk to a stainless steel bowl along with the lemon juice and Dijon mustard; whisk to combine. Combine the oils in a container with a spout that will allow for easy controlled pouring. While whisking constantly, slowly add the oil in a slow steady stream (see Cook's Note). Stir in the Cajun seasoning and add salt to taste.
- Serve the tomatoes on a platter with a bowl of the Cajun-spiced aioli.
RHONDA'S FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
This is a very good and easy recipe to make.
Provided by Rhonda Brock Fuller
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes Fried Green Tomato Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Whisk milk, cornmeal, flour, and egg together in a large bowl until it is a fairly thick batter.
- Dip each slice of tomato into batter and immediately fry in hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain fried tomatoes in a colander standing on edge to keep crisp as you fry remaining tomato slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 21.7 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 22.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
OLD-FASHIONED FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
When I was growing up, these were a summertime favorite with my family. Back then, we just dipped the tomato slices in flour and fried them in butter.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, cheese, oregano, salt and pepper. Coat tomato slices with flour mixture. , In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Fry tomatoes for 2-3 minutes on each side until tender and lightly browned. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
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CONTEST-WINNING FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
A quick and easy homemade salsa makes a mouthwatering addition to these fried tomatoes. The golden coating is so crispy, no one suspects the slices are light. -Ingrid Parker, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and cayenne. In another shallow bowl, beat egg and milk. Place cornflake crumbs in a third bowl. Pat green tomato slices dry. Coat with flour mixture, dip into egg mixture, then coat with crumbs., In a large nonstick skillet, heat 4 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Fry tomato slices, four at a time, for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown, adding more oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. , Place fried tomatoes on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Serve with the fried tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES (AUTHENTIC)
These are the Fried Green Tomatoes right from the motion picture, "Fried Green Tomatoes At The Whistle Stop Cafe". They are ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!!
Provided by Alan Leonetti
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- While preparing the dipping process for the tomatoes, heat oil and bacon drippings in a large pot over medium heat until the oil reaches 350 degrees.
- You will need a slotted spoon to drop the tomatoes into the hot oil.
- De-core and cut the ends off the green tomatoes.
- Slice tomatoes into 1/2 inch thickness and set aside in a medium-sized bowl.
- In a small bowl, set aside only 1 1/2 cups of the flour.
- In a medium bowl, mix the milk and eggs to create an egg wash.
- In a large bowl, combine remaining flour, cornmeal and salt.
- Add celery salt, pepper, onion powder and paprika.
- This is the cornmeal breading mixture for the tomatoes.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper to place the breaded tomatoes on after the final dredging.
- Begin the dipping process by dredging the tomatoes in the flour, then the egg wash, and finally through the cornmeal breading mixture.
- Repeat this process until all the tomatoes are breaded.
- Once the oil has reached 350 degrees, begin frying the tomatoes until golden brown on both sides.
- The tomatoes will float to the top when finished cooking.
- Drain on paper towels.
QUICK FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
This is for those who've never had fried green tomatoes and/or may be a little intimidated at the thought of preparing them.This recipe is super easy, and super quick. I've had FGT that were a little grainy in texture or burned due to added sugar. These are much better with a delicate, crispy coating that literally melts in your mouth. If you feel the need for sugar sprinkle it on immediately after cooking.
Provided by Stoblogger
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 20 slices, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash and slice the green tomatoes, lay on paper towles, set aside.
- Beat the egg and water together in a flat bottom bowl, set aside.
- Pour about 1/2 cup of the seasoned fish fry into a flat bottom dish, set aside. (You can add more later if you need to).
- Heat 1/4 cup of the oil over medium-high heat, don't let it smoke but it needs to be hot. (You can add more oil later if you need to).
- Set each ingredient in assembly fashion near your stove in this order: Tomatoes, Egg mixture, Fish Fry, Hot Skillet, Serving Tray lined with paper towels.
- Prepare 6 to 8 slices at a time, depending on skillet size.
- Dip tomato in egg, then in fish fry, then lay it in the hot oil.
- Cook until brown, flip, and brown other side.
- Remove from hot oil and lay on serving tray.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Repeat steps (adding a little oil to your skillet if you need to, and adding a little fish fry to your bowl if you need to).
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 45, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 2.3
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
I came up with this recipe on my own while trying to make the perfect fried green tomato...It's absolutely fantastic! Don't skip the step of drying!
Provided by Linzi Jordan
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 21 slices, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- First, cut your tomatoes at 1/8 inch and lay out to dry -- I lay down paper towel and then place tomatoes on a cooling rack and then layer more paper towels on top. THIS STEP IS VERY IMPORTANT!
- While tomatoes are drying, mix together flour, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and cayenne pepper.
- Dip tomatoes slices into egg and milk mixture and then coat with flour and seasoning mixture.
- Place in a hot skillet with oil and fry for about 3 minutes on both sides or until browned.
- I usually place them back on the cooling rack so they don't get soggy when they are finished.
- Serve immediately!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.9, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 63.4, Sodium 38, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 7.7
GRANNY'S FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
Make and share this Granny's Fried Green Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h28m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice tomatoes 1/4 inch thick.
- Sprinkle with salt and lemon pepper.
- Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Mix cornmeal and flour well.
- Coat tomato slices with cornmeal mixture.
- Heat oil over medium heat.
- Fry tomatoes for 4 minutes per side, until tender and golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet. Add the onions and saute over medium heat until they are golden brown and beginning to crisp. Remove the onions from the skillet and drain on absorbent paper.
- Slice tomatoes horizontally one-half-inch thick. Dip slices in milk, then coat with flour.
- Heat remaining oil in the skillet, add the tomato slices and saute until golden brown on one side. Turn and saute until golden on the other side, drain briefly, season to taste with salt and pepper then serve sprinkled with fried onions.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 301, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 539 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
Tips:
- Choose firm, unripe green tomatoes for frying. This will ensure that they hold their shape and don't become mushy.
- Slice the tomatoes about 1/2-inch thick. This will allow them to cook evenly.
- Coat the tomatoes in a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper before frying. This will help them to brown and crispy.
- Fry the tomatoes in hot oil until they are golden brown on both sides. This will take about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain the tomatoes on paper towels before serving. This will help to remove any excess oil.
- Serve the fried green tomatoes with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include ranch dressing, ketchup, and honey mustard.
Conclusion:
Fried green tomatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect fried green tomatoes that will impress your family and friends.
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