Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes 

🍅 Ingredients

4 medium green tomatoes

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup cornmeal (or use ½ cornmeal + ½ breadcrumbs for extra crunch)

2 eggs

½ cup buttermilk (or regular milk)

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp paprika

¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for a little kick)

Vegetable oil, for frying

🔪 Instructions

1. Prep tomatoes:

Slice green tomatoes into ½-inch thick rounds.

Pat dry with paper towels.

2. Prepare dredging stations:

Bowl 1: Flour seasoned with salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne.

Bowl 2: Eggs whisked with buttermilk.

Bowl 3: Cornmeal (or cornmeal + breadcrumbs mixture).

3. Coat tomatoes:

Dredge each tomato slice in flour (shake off excess).

Dip into egg mixture.

Coat well with cornmeal mixture, pressing lightly so it sticks.

4. Fry:

Heat ½ inch of oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Fry tomato slices in batches, about 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.

Drain on paper towels.

5. Serve:

Sprinkle with a little extra salt.

Best enjoyed hot with ranch dressing, remoulade, or a creamy garlic dip.