Fried Green Tomatoes are like turning a simple ingredient into something way more impressive than it has any right to be. They’re crispy, tangy, and ridiculously addictive — the kind of snack that disappears faster than I can fry the next batch.
I start by slicing the tomatoes, and every time I do, I get that moment where I wonder why green tomatoes aren’t used for everything. They’re firm, bright, and built for frying. Once they’re salted and ready, the dredging begins — flour, cornmeal, seasonings — the kind of coating that guarantees a perfect crunch without trying too hard.
When the slices hit the oil, they sizzle like they’re showing off. The edges crisp, the color deepens, and suddenly I’m standing over the skillet feeling like I should be wearing a chef coat. Pulling them out and seeing that golden crust never gets old. It’s one of those small kitchen victories that always feels good.
And that first bite? Tangy, crunchy, hot — the exact moment where I give myself that quiet nod that says, “Yep… this is exactly what Fried Green Tomatoes should taste like.”
That’s why I love making Fried Green Tomatoes. They’re simple, they’re satisfying, and they turn a humble green tomato into something worth bragging about.
Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
Mouthwatering good Fried Green Tomatoes!
Ingredients
- 5 Medium Green Tomatoes
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 tbsp Fine Sea Salt
- 1 tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Ground Thyme
- 1/2 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tbsp Creole Seasoning
- 1/2 tbsp Black Pepper
- 1 cup Corn Meal Not corn meal mix
- 1/2 cup Panko Bread Crumbs Seasoned or Unseasoned
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 1 cup Canola Oil For frying
- 1-2 tbsp Bacon Fat Optional
Directions
- Step 1 Slice tomatoes about a 1/4″ thick discarding the ends. Lay out on a cutting board and lightly salt both sides and set aside Tomatoes
- Step 2 Mix the all purpose flour with the spices.
- Step 3 Fried Green Tomatoes
- Step 4 Mix corn meal and bread crumbs together.
- Step 5 Fried Green Tomatoes
- Step 6 Mix milk and egg yolk together.
- Step 7 Milk
- Step 8 Start heating oil and bacon fat over medium heat.
- Step 9 Bread tomatoes by coating in seasoned flour, then milk and then cornmeal/breadcrumb mixture. Set aside on wax paper.
- Step 10 Fried Green Tomatoes
- Step 11 When oil is hot enough, fry on both sides until golden brown.
- Step 12 Fried Green Tomatoes
- Step 13 Place on rack, paper bag or towels to cool and remove excess oil.
