fried green tomatoes, 

Crispy, tangy, and Southern-classic goodness 🍅
Here’s a true fried green tomatoes recipe—golden on the outside, tender inside.

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 3–4 firm green tomatoes, sliced ¼-inch thick
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Breading

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornmeal (or cornmeal + breadcrumbs)
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp cayenne (optional)

Egg Wash

• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup milk or buttermilk

For Frying

• Vegetable oil or peanut oil

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Instructions

1. Prep Tomatoes

• Slice tomatoes and lightly salt them.
• Let sit 5–10 minutes, then pat dry.

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2. Set Up Dredging Station

• Bowl 1: flour
• Bowl 2: whisked eggs + milk
• Bowl 3: cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, pepper

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3. Bread the Tomatoes

• Dip each slice in flour → egg wash → cornmeal mixture.
• Press coating on well.

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4. Fry

• Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a skillet.
• Fry tomatoes in batches 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.

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5. Serve Hot

Sprinkle with a little salt and enjoy!

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Classic Dipping Sauces

• Comeback sauce (mayo, ketchup, Worcestershire, hot sauce)
• Ranch dressing
• Remoulade
• Spicy aioli

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Tips

• Use firm, unripe green tomatoes (not heirloom red ones that are green inside).
• Don’t overcrowd the pan or they’ll turn soggy.
• Best eaten immediately.

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If you want, I can share:

• Oven-baked or air fryer version
• Gluten-free option
• Fried green tomato BLT
• Cheesy fried green tomatoes

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