Description
Crispy Southern fried green tomatoes offer a tantalizing glimpse into classic Southern cuisine. Cornmeal-crusted slices create a crunchy exterior that beckons you to savor each delectable bite of this iconic Southern dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium green tomatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 12 cup (120 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1 large egg
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 teaspoon black pepper
- 14 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Cooking Ingredient:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Carefully cut unripe green tomatoes into uniform quarter-inch circular slices, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Create a robust seasoning blend by combining flour with aromatic salt, freshly ground black pepper, and optional fiery cayenne for a subtle kick.
- Arrange three separate shallow dishes: first with seasoned flour mixture, second with whisked egg and tangy buttermilk, and third with grainy cornmeal for coating.
- Meticulously coat each tomato slice by first dusting with seasoned flour, then fully submerging in buttermilk mixture, and finally rolling in cornmeal until completely covered.
- Warm vegetable oil in a heavy cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350°F, creating a sizzling cooking surface.
- Carefully place breaded tomato rounds into hot oil, allowing them to transform into crispy golden-brown delicacies, cooking approximately 3-4 minutes per side until exterior becomes crunchy and deep amber.
- Transfer fried tomatoes onto absorbent paper towels to eliminate excess oil, then serve immediately while maintaining maximum crispness and temperature.
Notes
- Pick firm, unripe green tomatoes for the best texture and crunch when frying.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350°F to prevent soggy or burnt tomatoes.
- Add extra spices like paprika or garlic powder to the cornmeal coating for more complex flavor profiles.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives by substituting regular flour with almond or rice flour for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg