Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsComo Smoke and FireFried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

A hearty portion of thick cut green tomatoes battered and fried. Served with buttermilk BBQ dipping sauce.

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Ingredients

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Buttermilk BBQ Dipping Sauce

Method

Fried Green Tomatoes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    Wash the green tomatoes thoroughly. Slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In one bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In another bowl, combine the buttermilk and egg, whisking until smooth. In a third bowl, mix the cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

  3. 3

    Bread the Tomatoes

    Dip each tomato slice into the flour, coating it completely. Shake off the excess flour, then dip it into the buttermilk mixture, and finally dredge it in the cornmeal mixture until fully coated.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering.

  5. 5

    Fry the Tomatoes

    Carefully add the breaded tomato slices to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Buttermilk BBQ Dipping Sauce

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 7

    Mix Well

    Stir the mixture until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Serve the dipping sauce alongside the fried green tomatoes for a delicious complement.

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