How to Make Easy Southern Fried Green Tomatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fried green tomatoes are a classic southern dish that is both delicious and easy to make. This recipe for Easy Southern Fried Green Tomatoes is a perfect way to enjoy the bounty of summer and the tangy, slightly tart flavor of green tomatoes. Whether you have a surplus of unripe tomatoes from your garden or just want to try something new, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds green tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup canola oil for frying, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
  • Place flour into a shallow bowl. Whisk eggs and water together in a second shallow bowl. Whisk cornmeal, salt, and pepper together in a third shallow bowl.
  • Dip one tomato slice into flour, then dip into egg mixture. Press tomato into cornmeal mixture, then shake off excess and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tomato slices, arranging them in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Heat 1/4 inch canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Working in batches, fry tomatoes in hot oil until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel-lined plates.
  • Nutrition

    189 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 74mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 293mg