Fried Green Tomatoes
🛒 Ingredients
- 3-4 Large Green Tomatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds 🍅
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 Large eggs, beaten 🥚
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk 🥛
- 1 cup Cornmeal (or a mix of breadcrumbs and cornmeal for extra crunch!) 🌽
- 1 tsp Garlic powder & 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
- Salt & Black Pepper to taste 🧂
- Vegetable oil for frying 🍳
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Tomatoes: Season your tomato slices generously with salt and pepper. Let them sit for a few minutes, then pat them dry with a paper towel to ensure the coating sticks perfectly! 🍅📝
- The Breading Station: Set up three shallow bowls.
- Bowl 1: All-purpose flour.
- Bowl 2: Whisked eggs and buttermilk. 🥛🥚
- Bowl 3: Cornmeal mixed with garlic powder and paprika. 🌽✨
- Dredge & Coat: Dip each slice into the flour, then the egg mixture, and finally press it firmly into the cornmeal until fully coated.
- Sizzle Time: Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 🍳🔥
- Fry to Golden: Fry the slices in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until they are deep golden brown and crispy. ⏲️
- Drain: Place them on a wire rack or paper-towel-lined plate to keep that crunch! 🍽️✨
- Serve: Enjoy them warm with your favorite dipping sauce! 😋
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The Best Tomato: Look for tomatoes that are completely green and very firm to the touch; if they’ve started to soften or turn pink, they’ll get too mushy when fried! 🍅🎯
- Sauce it Up: These pair beautifully with a spicy ranch or a classic Southern remoulade. 🥣🌶️
