Fried Green Tomatoes with Cornmeal Crust

Oooh, classic 😌 Here’s a crispy, Southern-style Fried Green Tomatoes with a Cornmeal Crust—golden outside, tangy inside.

🍅 Fried Green Tomatoes (Cornmeal Crust)

Ingredients

• 3–4 green tomatoes, sliced ¼-inch thick
• Salt & black pepper
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup buttermilk (or milk)
• ¾ cup cornmeal
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for extra crunch)
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp cayenne (optional but very Southern)
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

1. Prep the tomatoes
   Sprinkle slices lightly with salt and let them sit 10 minutes. Pat dry—this helps them crisp instead of steam.
2. Set up dredging station
   • Bowl 1: flour + a pinch of salt & pepper
   • Bowl 2: eggs whisked with buttermilk
   • Bowl 3: cornmeal, breadcrumbs (if using), paprika, garlic powder, cayenne
3. Coat
   Dip each slice in flour → egg wash → cornmeal mixture. Press gently so the crust sticks.
4. Fry
   Heat about ½ inch of oil in a skillet to medium-high (around 350°F / 175°C).
   Fry tomatoes in batches, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
5. Drain & season
   Transfer to paper towels and sprinkle with a little salt while hot.

Serving Ideas (highly recommended)

• With remoulade, ranch, or spicy aioli
• Stack with pimento cheese
• As a topping for burgers or BLTs
• With a drizzle of hot honey if you like sweet-heat 🔥

If you want a baked or air-fryer version, or a gluten-free swap, say the word.