Description
Crispy, golden-brown fried green tomatoes coated in a seasoned cornmeal batter, offering a tangy and savory bite that’s perfect as a side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium green tomatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the sliced green tomatoes in a shallow bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Let them soak for about 10 minutes to soften slightly.
- In a separate shallow bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove each tomato slice from the buttermilk, allowing excess liquid to drip off, and dredge it in the cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to coat both sides evenly.
- Carefully place the coated tomato slices in the hot oil. Fry in batches, cooking for about 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried tomatoes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately with dipping sauce, such as ranch or a spicy aioli.
Notes
- For an extra crispy coating, double dip the tomato slices by dipping them in buttermilk again and then coating them in the cornmeal mixture.
- Green tomatoes are ideal for frying because of their firm texture and tart flavor, but you can also use slightly underripe regular tomatoes if necessary.
- Fried green tomatoes are best served immediately while they are still crispy, but leftovers can be reheated in a hot oven to regain some crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fried green tomatoes, Southern appetizer, crispy fried tomatoes, savory snack