**Fried green tomatoes: A Southern classic with a crispy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor.**
These classic Southern fried green tomatoes are coated in a seasoned cornmeal batter and pan-fried until golden brown. They are typically served with a creamy dipping sauce, such as ranch or buttermilk dressing. This recipe provides two variations: a traditional Southern-style fried green tomato and a unique Parmesan-crusted fried green tomato. Both are equally delicious and offer a crispy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your skillet, and get ready to indulge in this timeless Southern delicacy.
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Slice 2 green tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. Whisk 1/3 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder and cayenne in a dish. Whisk 2 eggs and 1 tablespoon milk in another dish. Put 1 1/2 cups panko in a third dish. Dredge each tomato slice in the flour, then egg, then panko. Fry in 1/2 inch 350 degrees F vegetable oil, turning, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with ranch dressing.
ANOTHER FRIED GREEN TOMATO RECIPE
My grandma emma got me hooked on fried green tomatoes when I was really little. Now I make them for our family. You can add some cajun seasoning to the paprika and add more or less paprika as you wish. Also I put cornmeal because it didn't recognize drakes fry mix. I use drakes and luv it, gives it a nice crispy tomato.
Provided by faith58
Categories Low Protein
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut your tomatoes that are chilled. Heat the canola oil.
- Add your drakes crispy fry mix and paprika together.
- Dip your tomatoes in milk and dip in your drakes.
- Fry the tomatoes in the canola oil for a few minutes until crispy. I turn them over a couple times.
- I pat the oil with a paper towel and put a dash of salt on them.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1398.8, Fat 116.1, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 12.8, Sodium 178.7, Carbohydrate 84.6, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 8.1, Protein 12.8
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
Steps:
- Select the greenest tomatoes available. Wash, remove stem, and slice into 1/4-inch slices; place in bowl or platter. Mix flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper just enough milk to make a thick batter (the consistency of pancake batter). Heat oil in skillet over high heat: reduce heat to medium-high. Dip tomato slices into batter, wiping against bowl to remove excess batter, and place in hot oil. When browned on both sides, remove from oil and place in colander to drain (this will keep tomatoes from becoming soggy). To serve, stand up tomatoes like wheels in a serving bowl.
BEST FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
You can also fry up red tomatoes with this recipe but make sure they are not over ripe or they will be mushy. Serve these tomatoes outside with a glass of iced tea one summer night and enjoy the sunset with someone you love.
Provided by Diana Swenson-Siegel
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes Fried Green Tomato Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. Discard the ends.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium-size bowl. Scoop flour onto a plate. Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs and salt and pepper on another plate. Dip tomatoes into flour to coat. Then dip the tomatoes into milk and egg mixture. Dredge in breadcrumbs to completely coat.
- In a large skillet, pour vegetable oil (enough so that there is 1/2 inch of oil in the pan) and heat over a medium heat. Place tomatoes into the frying pan in batches of 4 or 5, depending on the size of your skillet. Do not crowd the tomatoes, they should not touch each other. When the tomatoes are browned, flip and fry them on the other side. Drain them on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 95.4 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 1136 mg, Sugar 9.9 g
BUTTERMILK FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
I did a search and came up with many fried green tomato recipes on here, but this one is different in that it uses buttermilk, and no cornmeal. Culinary lore says that ripe red tomatoes felt so much like human skin that eating them was considered improperly erotic. In any case, there was something suspect about this New World member of the nightshade family that the Spaniards first brought back to Europe. One solution to it's naughty nature was to eat green tomatoes, which are firm and not nearly as sweet as ripe ones. This version is delicious. Cook times are guestimates.
Provided by Stinkerbell
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 12-15 slices
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix together the eggs and buttermilk.
- Whisk in the 1 TBS flour, 1/2 the salt and 1/2 the pepper.
- Soak the tomatoes in this liquid for about half an hour.
- Whisk together the remaining flour, salt and pepper.
- Heat about 1 inch of oil to 350*F in a heavy skillet.
- (I use my cast iron one).
- Dredge the tomato slices, one at a time in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
- Fry the slices in hot oil.
- Do NOT crowd.
- (slices should not overlap as they cook).
- Fry each side until it begins to turn brown.
- Turn in the oil and fry until golden brown and crisp.
- Drain on paper towel.
- Salt to taste.
- Serve with tomato chutney.
- Yummy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.3, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 32.2, Sodium 448.8, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 4.2
Tips:
- Choose firm, ripe green tomatoes that are about the size of a golf ball.
- Slice the tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices.
- Dredge the tomato slices in a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add enough oil to cover the bottom of the skillet.
- Fry the tomato slices in the hot oil for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the fried green tomatoes hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- You can also use a breading mixture made from cornmeal, flour, and spices instead of the flour mixture.
- If you want a crispier coating, double-dredge the tomato slices in the flour mixture.
- Fried green tomatoes can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish.
Conclusion:
Fried green tomatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They are a great way to use up extra green tomatoes, and they are also a fun and easy dish to make. Whether you serve them as an appetizer, main course, or side dish, fried green tomatoes are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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