Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
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Ingredients
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Green Tomatoes
Wet Dredge
Dry Coating
Frying
Optional Dipping Sauce
Method
Preparation and Marinade
- 1
Prepare and slice
Wash and pat dry the green tomatoes. Slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- 2
Season slices
Lightly sprinkle both sides of the tomato slices with salt (0.5 tsp) and black pepper (0.25 tsp). Let rest 5 minutes to draw out moisture.
- 3
Make wet and dry mixtures
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs (2) and buttermilk (1 cup) until well combined. In another shallow bowl, mix all-purpose flour (1 cup), cornmeal (0.5 cup), paprika (1 tsp), garlic powder (0.5 tsp), onion powder (0.5 tsp), salt (1 tsp), black pepper (0.5 tsp), and cayenne (0.25 tsp).
Coating
- 4
Dip and coat
Dip each tomato slice into the wet mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the dry coating, pressing to adhere evenly. Ensure each slice is well coated with the dry mixture.
Frying
- 5
- 6
Fry
Working in batches, fry the coated tomato slices 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- 7
Drain and serve
Transfer fried green tomatoes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Serve hot with optional dipping sauce.
Serving (Optional)
- 8
Mix mayonnaise with hot sauce to create a quick tangy dipping sauce.