**Fried green tomatoes: A Southern classic with a twist**
Fried green tomatoes are a quintessential Southern dish, typically made with unripe tomatoes that are coated in a batter and fried until golden brown. The result is a crispy, tangy, and flavorful dish that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course.
In this article, we present a collection of fried green tomato recipes that offer a variety of flavors and techniques. From classic Southern recipes to more modern takes on the dish, there's something for everyone in this collection.
Our **"Mom's Fried Green Tomatoes"** recipe is a classic for a reason. It uses simple ingredients and a straightforward method to create perfectly crispy and flavorful fried green tomatoes.
For those looking for something a little different, our **"Fried Green Tomatoes with Goat Cheese and Honey"** recipe adds a touch of sophistication to the dish. The goat cheese and honey create a creamy and tangy sauce that complements the fried green tomatoes perfectly.
If you're looking for a healthier option, our **"Baked Fried Green Tomatoes"** recipe is a great choice. This recipe uses a combination of baking and frying to create a crispy crust without all the added oil.
Finally, our **"Fried Green Tomato BLT"** recipe is a fun and creative way to enjoy this Southern classic. This recipe combines fried green tomatoes, bacon, lettuce, and tomato on a toasted bun for a delicious and satisfying sandwich.
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the fried green tomatoes: Pour the vegetable oil into a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot and attach a deep-frying thermometer. Heat the oil over medium heat to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and top with a cooling rack.
- Set up 3 low-sided dishes to make a breading station: To the first dish, add the flour, salt and black pepper and stir to combine. In the second dish, beat the buttermilk with the eggs. In the third dish, stir together the cornmeal and panko.
- Using one hand, dredge both sides of the tomato slices in the seasoned flour, shaking each piece to remove any excess. Next, using the other hand, dip the tomato slices into the egg mixture, allowing it to drip before moving onto the third dish. Using your first hand, coat the tomato slices in the breadcrumb mixture evenly on both sides.
- Working in batches, carefully place the breaded tomatoes into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to the cooling rack and sprinkle each slice generously with more salt.
- For the dipping sauce: Put the mayonnaise in a bowl, add the hot peppers and pepper juice, paprika, sugar and salt and stir to combine. Serve the fried tomatoes immediately with the dipping sauce on the side.
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES RECIPE
You don't have to wait for your next restaurant meal to enjoy a Southern Fried Green Tomatoes recipe this season.
Provided by Blair Lonergan
Categories Lunch or Dinner Side Dish
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice tomatoes into ½ -inch thick slices. In a shallow dish, mix together flour, salt and pepper. Place the egg and buttermilk in a separate shallow dish, and the cornmeal in a third dish.
- One at a time, dip the tomato slices in the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture (shake off the excess), and then dredge in cornmeal. Place on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
- Pour oil in a cast iron skillet or Dutch oven to a depth of about 1 inch. Heat oil over medium heat to a temperature of about 325 degrees F. Without crowding the skillet, fry tomatoes in batches until golden brown on one side (about 3 minutes). Then gently turn and continue cooking until golden on the other side. Remove to a paper towel-lined tray, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4 of the recipe, Calories 395 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g
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.
MOM;S FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
These are an absolute family favorite...I grew up eating these and raised my children on them too...My mom's mom made these...This is a recipe handed down for forever....I can make a meal out of just these....
Provided by JoSele Swopes
Categories Vegetable Appetizers
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Preheat cooking oil in skillet...You will need 3 separate shallow bowls for each mixture..... slice green tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. Pour egg mixture into a shallow bowl, pour buttermilk into shallow bowl, mix all dry ingredients and place in another shallow bowl...
- 2. Heat oil in skillet cook on medium heat.... Dip in milk, then in egg, then in dry ingredients and place in hot cooking oil...
- 3. Fry until they are golden brown and crispy, then flip with fork and fry on the other side. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately. You may season to taste after frying also.....
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
PERFECT FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
I have been making fried green tomatoes for over 35 years, taught by my grandmother who is from down south. Over the years I have tried and made fried green tomato recipes and this is the one that is perfect. Cajun ranch sauce goes perfect with this crispy on the outside but smooth and creamy on the inside tomato.
Provided by Crystal Bodyroc McGlown
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes Fried Green Tomato Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Season tomato slices with salt and pepper.
- Combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a shallow bowl. Pour buttermilk in a second shallow bowl. Mix cornmeal, parsley, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and cayenne pepper in a third shallow bowl.
- Dredge each tomato slice in the flour mixture to coat, dip into the buttermilk, and finish by pressing each side of the tomato into the cornmeal mixture to coat. Lay coated tomato slices onto a baking sheet; rest to let tomatoes absorb flavor of coating, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Gently drop tomato slices into the hot oil and cook until golden brown and floating, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on a plate lined with paper towel.
- Whisk ranch dressing, cajun seasoning, and hot pepper sauce together in a small bowl; serve with the fried tomato slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 8.5 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1876.6 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
QUICK FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
"My grandmother came up with her own version of fried green tomatoes years ago. Our family loves it," says Melanie Chism of Coker, Alabama. "It's a traditional taste of the South that anyone anywhere can enjoy!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Slice tomatoes 1/4 in. thick. Sprinkle both sides with salt and lemon-pepper. Let stand for 20-25 minutes. Coat with cornmeal. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry tomatoes for 3-4 minutes on each side or until tender and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
"EACH TIME I fix these tomatoes, it takes me back to the Ohio farm where I grew up. I savor the taste of this delicately sauteed vegetable, with its crisp crust, moistened slightly with the pan gravy. Mom could do these to perfection! Maybe that's why this dish is my favorite part of this memorable meal."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield about 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine sugar and flour; place on a shallow plate. Dip both sides of each tomato slice into the mixture. Combine the egg and milk. Dip each tomato slice; then dip into the bread crumbs. In a skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high. Fry tomatoes until brown on both sides but firm enough to hold their shape.
Nutrition Facts :
MOM'S FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
This recipe is my mom's recipe. I'm not a big fried green tomato person but when I get my once a year craving I reach for this recipe. My 4 yrs old nephew & 6 yrs old nice really liked these tomatoes.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 3-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Slice the green tomatoes in thin slices.
- Dip the tomatoes in the flour.
- Heat the oil until hot.
- Fry until golden brown on each side making sure to season each side with salt & pepper.
- Remove from the oil when browned and season again with salt & pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.3, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 11.1, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 3.1
Tips:
- Choose firm, unripe green tomatoes for frying. They should be about 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Slice the tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices. Thinner slices will cook more quickly and evenly.
- Coat the tomato slices in a mixture of flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper. This will help them to brown and crisp up.
- Fry the tomato slices in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan, or the tomatoes will not cook evenly.
- Drain the tomato slices on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
- Serve the fried green tomatoes hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing or ketchup.
Conclusion:
Fried green tomatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect fried green tomatoes every time. So gather your ingredients, heat up your oil, and get ready to enjoy this classic Southern dish!
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