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
- Prep the tomatoes
Sprinkle slices lightly with salt and let them sit 10 minutes. Pat dry—this helps them crisp instead of steam. - 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
- Coat
Dip each slice in flour → egg wash → cornmeal mixture. Press gently so the crust sticks. - 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. - 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.
