With its irresistible golden-brown crust and tantalizingly juicy interior, Sarah's fried green tomatoes have captivated taste buds for generations. This classic Southern dish offers a harmonious blend of tangy and sweet flavors, perfectly complemented by Sarah's secret batter. Whether served as an appetizer or main course, these fried green tomatoes are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. With just a few simple ingredients and Sarah's time-honored recipe, you can easily recreate this culinary delight in your own kitchen. So, grab your apron, slice up those green tomatoes, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SOUTHERN FRIED GREEN TOMATOES RECIPE
Steps:
- In a large shallow bowl combine flour and spices. Whisk or stir to combine and set aside.
- .Use a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife and cutting board to slice each tomato into 1/4 inch pieces (no larger). Lay the sliced green tomatoes out on a large cookie sheet or plate and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Next dredge each slice in the flour mixture until coated shaking off the excess. Return to the cookie sheet and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes the tomatoes will begin to soak up some of the flour mixture. Once this happens dredge the tomatoes through the flour mixture a second time shaking off the excess.
- Add vegetable oil to a large deep skillet and heat over medium heat. You want the oil about an inch deep. Once the oil is shimmering, add your green tomatoes in and fry for 3-5 minutes per side until they are brown and crispy.
- Once golden brown remove from the oil and place on a paper towel lined plate and continue to fry in batches until all the tomatoes are fried. Serve warm with hot mayo sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 kcal, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Protein 4.2 g, Fat 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 428 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3.8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the fried green tomatoes: Pour the vegetable oil into a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot and attach a deep-frying thermometer. Heat the oil over medium heat to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and top with a cooling rack.
- Set up 3 low-sided dishes to make a breading station: To the first dish, add the flour, salt and black pepper and stir to combine. In the second dish, beat the buttermilk with the eggs. In the third dish, stir together the cornmeal and panko.
- Using one hand, dredge both sides of the tomato slices in the seasoned flour, shaking each piece to remove any excess. Next, using the other hand, dip the tomato slices into the egg mixture, allowing it to drip before moving onto the third dish. Using your first hand, coat the tomato slices in the breadcrumb mixture evenly on both sides.
- Working in batches, carefully place the breaded tomatoes into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to the cooling rack and sprinkle each slice generously with more salt.
- For the dipping sauce: Put the mayonnaise in a bowl, add the hot peppers and pepper juice, paprika, sugar and salt and stir to combine. Serve the fried tomatoes immediately with the dipping sauce on the side.
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
This seasonal southern recipe for fried green tomatoes is from Amy Goldman.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Trim 1/2-inch from the stem and blossom ends of tomatoes. Slice tomatoes 1/4-inch thick. Season tomato slices with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and milk; set aside. In a second shallow bowl, whisk together flour, 1/2-teaspoon salt, and 1/4-teaspoon pepper; set aside.
- Place panko in a shallow bowl along with cornmeal, remaining teaspoon salt, and 1/2-teaspoon pepper; stir to combine and set aside.
- Working with one tomato slice at a time, coat tomatoes with flour mixture, shaking off excess. Coat with egg mixture, followed by breadcrumb mixture. Transfer to a wire rack set over a parchment-lined baking sheet; repeat process with remaining slices.
- Heat 2 cups oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. Working in batches, carefully place tomatoes into the heated oil in a single layer. Fry until golden, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. After frying half of the tomato slices, discard oil and heat remaining 2 cups oil in skillet; continue frying remaining tomato slices. Serve tomatoes immediately with aioli.
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
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.
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
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.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Choose firm, slightly underripe green tomatoes for frying. This will help them hold their shape and prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Slice the tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices. If the slices are too thick, they will not cook evenly.
- Coat the tomato slices in a mixture of flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper. This will help them to crisp up and brown when fried.
- Fry the tomato slices in hot oil over medium heat. Do not overcrowd the pan, or the tomatoes will not cook evenly.
- Cook the tomato slices for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Drain the tomato slices on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the fried green tomatoes hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing or ketchup.
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 little bit of planning, you can have a delicious plate of fried green tomatoes on the table in no time.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love