How to Make Mawmaw's Simple Fried Green Tomatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly special about the taste of Southern cooking. It's comforting, hearty, and always full of flavor. And when it comes to classic Southern dishes, few are as beloved as fried green tomatoes.

While there are countless variations of this dish, none quite compare to Mawmaw's Simple Fried Green Tomatoes. Mawmaw's recipe has been passed down for generations, and for good reason. It's ridiculously easy to make, yet yields a plate of crispy, tangy, and downright addictiv...

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Ingredients

  • 1 quart ice water, or as needed
  • 4 firm green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 cup canola oil, or as needed
  • 2 cups self-rising cornmeal
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Pour ice water into a large bowl and add tomatoes; soak for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1/2 inch oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Combine cornmeal and flour in a medium bowl. Remove tomatoes from ice water, one at a time, and coat lightly in cornmeal mixture; shake off any excess.
  • Working in batches, cook coated tomatoes in hot oil until edges are golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to remove tomatoes to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle lightly with salt and serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    280 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 15mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 213mg