Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Fried Green Tomatoes Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the tomatoes

   Wash the green tomatoes thoroughly. Slice them into 1/4-inch thick slices and set aside.

2. 2

   Set up the dredging stations

   In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, pour the buttermilk. In a third bowl, place the cornmeal.

3. 3

   Dredge the tomatoes

   Take each tomato slice, dip it first in the flour mixture, then into the buttermilk, and finally coat it in the cornmeal. Make sure each slice is evenly coated.

4. 4

   Heat the oil

   In a large skillet, pour in the vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat until it shimmers.

5. 5

   Fry the tomatoes

   Carefully place the coated tomato slices into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

6. 6

   Drain and serve

   Once fried, remove the tomatoes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm with smoked hickory aioli and hot sauce on the side.