Southern style fried green tomatoes recipe

⏱️ Prep Time

• 15 minutes

🔥 Cook Time

• 10–15 minutes

⏲️ Total Time

• About 30 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

• 3–4 large green tomatoes (firm, unripe)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
• Vegetable oil (for frying)

👩🏽‍🍳 Directions

1. Slice Tomatoes
   
   • Cut green tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices.
   • Lightly season with salt and pepper.
3. Prepare Breading Station
   
   • Bowl 1: Flour
   • Bowl 2: Eggs + buttermilk (whisked together)
   • Bowl 3: Cornmeal mixed with paprika, salt, and pepper
5. Coat the Tomatoes
   
   • Dredge each slice in flour
   • Dip into egg mixture
   • Coat in cornmeal mixture
7. Heat Oil
   
   • Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
9. Fry
   
   • Fry tomatoes in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
11. Drain & Serve
    
    • Remove and place on paper towels to drain.
    • Serve hot.