10/12/2026
🍅 Southern Fried Green Tomatoes
Ingredients
4 large green tomatoes, sliced ½-inch thick
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup cornmeal
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
1. Slice the green tomatoes into ½-inch thick rounds and pat them dry.
2. Set up 3 bowls: flour in the first, buttermilk in the second, and cornmeal mixed with breadcrumbs and seasonings in the third.
3. Dip each tomato slice in flour, then buttermilk, then coat well with the cornmeal mixture.
4. Heat about ½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Fry the tomatoes for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
6. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
7. Serve hot with ranch, remoulade, or your favorite dipping sauce. 🍅