Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes are a crispy, Southern-inspired side dish made with sliced green tomatoes, a crunchy cornmeal-panko coating, and quick pan-frying. Perfectly golden and so satisfying.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
- 3 fresh green tomatoes sliced ¼ inch thick, at room temperature
- salt
- pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- ½ cup yellow cornmeal
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- pinch cayenne pepper optional
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Season sliced tomatoes with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Set up a dredging station: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and cornmeal, panko, paprika, and cayenne in a third.
- Coat tomato slices in flour, then dip in egg, then dredge in the crumb mixture.
- Heat oil in a frying pan to 350°F–375°F.
- Fry the tomatoes in batches, 1 minute per side, until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels or a wire rack and serve warm.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Use tomatoes that are firm and fully green. Slightly underripe red tomatoes won’t give you the same bite.
- Let the tomatoes come to room temp before frying so they cook evenly.
- For extra flavor, stir a little grated Parmesan into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Don’t skip the rest time before frying—it really helps the coating stick.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 737IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3mg