a timeless favorite!
Green tomatoes are unripe regular red tomatoes that haven’t yet matured on the vine. For the crispiest, driest fruit imaginable, the majority are purposefully picked before they are fully mature. Since they contain less water and have significantly harder flesh and tart, biting flavor, green tomatoes are excellent for sautéing and frying.
Fried green tomatoes have a crunchy exterior and a juicy, tangy core. They make an excellent appetizer on their own, as well as for salads, as a side dish, and as a topping for sandwiches and burgers.
We have a recipe for everyone! so give it a try and add a healthier twist to your monotonous life whether you’re a novice cook or a seasoned pro.
How to make fried green tomatoes?
- PREP TIME : 15 mins
- COOK TIME : 5 mins
- TOTAL TIME : 20 mins
INGREDIENTS
- 3-4 unripe green tomatoes sliced into ¼-inch thick discs
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 egg beaten
- ½ cup cornmeal
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus additional for seasoning the tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon black pepper plus additional for seasoning the tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of smoked paprika
- vegetable oil for frying
INSTRUCTIONS
- Wash the green tomatoes and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place flat on a baking sheet and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
- Put the flour in a pie plate or shallow dish. Combine the cornmeal, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, onion powder, and smoked paprika in another shallow dish or pie plate. In a larger bowl, whisk the egg and buttermilk together.
- Shake off any excess flour before dredging the tomato slices in it. After that, submerge the tomatoes in the buttermilk concoction. Finally, coat the piece in the cornmeal/breadcrumb mixture and place it on a cutting board or baking sheet to cool. Continue by using all the tomato slices.
- In a large frying pan, heat 2 cups of oil over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 375 degrees F or, when you dip a wooden spoon into the hot oil, the oil instantly bubbles around the handle. The pan’s oil level should be about 12 inch.
- The tomatoes should be fried for 2 minutes on each side, or until crispy and golden, before being removed to a wire rack to drain. Batch your work to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Fried green tomatoes: How to Store Them?
Frozen fried green tomatoes can be kept for one to two days in the refrigerator, though they are best eaten while still hot and crisp. Reheat them in an oven, air fryer, or oiled skillet while keeping them in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
- Calories : 510
- Fat : 27g
- Carbs : 56g
- Protein : 13g
We have a recipe for everyone! so give it a try and add a healthier twist to your monotonous life whether you’re a novice cook or a seasoned pro.