Best 3 Southern Fried Green Tomatoes Recipes

EASY SOUTHERN FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

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.

SOUTHERN FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together egg and milk. In another small bowl mix cornmeal and flour.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; use more or less oil to reach about 1/4 inch in depth.
• Dredge tomato slices first in egg mixture, then in cornmeal mixture. Carefully place slices in hot oil and cook until browned on both sides.

SOUTHERN STYLE FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• 1. Salt and pepper the tomato slices, dust lightly with flour.
• 2. Dip slices in beaten egg, letting excess drip off, then coat well with cornmeal or crumbs.
• 3. Fry in hot grease or oil until browned, preferably in cast iron pan, turning gently (about 3 minutes each side). Keep warm in a low 200 degree oven if frying in batches.