Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
Crispy, golden-brown slices of green tomatoes, lightly seasoned and fried to perfection, served with a tangy dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
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Fried Green Tomatoes Ingredients
Method
Fried Green Tomatoes Directions
- 1
Prepare the Tomatoes
Wash the green tomatoes and slice them into 1/4 inch thick slices.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In one bowl, place the flour mixed with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, pour the buttermilk. In a third bowl, place the cornmeal.
- 3
Bread the Tomatoes
Dip each slice of tomato first into the flour mixture, then into the buttermilk, and finally coat with cornmeal. Ensure they are well coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- 5
Fry the Tomatoes
Fry the breaded tomato slices in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the fried green tomatoes hot, optionally with a dipping sauce.
