Jun 09 2026

Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Green fried tomatoes until golden brown.

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Ingredients

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Produce

Egg Mixture

Cooking

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Slice the Tomatoes

    Wash the green tomatoes and slice them into 1/4 inch thick slices.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Breading

    In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Egg Mixture

    In another shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.

Frying

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

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

  2. 5

    Coat the Tomatoes

    Dip each tomato slice first in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, and finally back into the flour mixture to coat thoroughly.

  3. 6

    Fry the Tomatoes

    Carefully place the coated tomato slices into the hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

  4. 7

    Drain the Tomatoes

    Once fried, remove the tomato slices from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

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