Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe You’ll Love at Home
This Fried Green Tomatoes recipe offers a delightful crunch and tangy warmth, perfect for snacking or impressing guests.
Equipment
- frying pan
- shallow bowls
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
For the Tomato Coating
- 4 each fresh green tomatoes sliced
- to taste seasoned salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs whisked with hot sauce or water
- to taste hot sauce or water for optional spiciness
For the Crunchy Mixture
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup panko crumbs or plain bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
- 1 teaspoon onion powder optional
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper optional
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne optional
For Frying
- oil for frying neutral oil like vegetable or canola
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Liberally season both sides of the green tomato slices with salt and pepper.
- Add flour to one shallow bowl and crack the eggs into another shallow bowl, whisking them together with hot sauce or water.
- In a third shallow bowl, combine the yellow cornmeal, panko crumbs, smoked paprika, and any optional spices. Whisk the mixture well.
- Dredge each seasoned tomato slice into the flour, coating both sides.
- Place the floured slice into the egg mixture, coating both sides thoroughly.
- Dip the egg-coated slice into the crumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat to about 350°F to 375°F.
- Carefully add the dredged tomato slices to the pan and fry for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels or a wire rack and enjoy warm!
Notes
Optional: Serve with a spicy remoulade for an extra kick of flavor. For crispy results, avoid overcrowding the frying pan during cooking.