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How to Make THE BEST Fried Green Tomatoes
These fried green tomatoes feature slices coated in a seasoned mixture of cornmeal, bread crumbs, and spices, then fried until golden and crisp. The accompanying garlic aioli adds a creamy, tangy contrast to the crunchy, slightly tart tomatoes. This recipe balances texture and flavor for a classic Southern dish.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
505 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Fried Green Tomatoes
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup cornmeal
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 tomato sliced into ⅜ inch slices, discard the bottoms and tops, green
- 2-3 cups canola oil or grape seed oil
For the Garlic Aioli
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1-2 cloves garlic , pressed
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- pinch kosher salt
Instructions
For the Fried Green Tomatoes
- Scoop the flour onto a plate or in large bowl. Pour the buttermilk into another bowl. Mix the cornmeal, bread crumbs, kosher salt, black pepper and cayenne on another plate or in a bowl.
- Dip one tomato slice into the flour, tossing so both sides and all of the edges are coated. Dip in the buttermilk then dredge in the cornmeal breadcrumb mixture, gently patting both sides so the coating adheres. Place on a wire rack and continue with the rest of the tomatoes.
- Pour enough oil into a cast iron pan to fill it about ½ inch from the bottom. Heat the oil to 350°F. I test my oil's temperature with a candy thermometer.
- Fry the tomatoes in batches, about 4 to 6 at a time, flipping once so both sides are lightly browned.
- Drain the tomatoes on another wire rack that's set over paper towels. Repeat with the rest of the tomatoes.
- Serve the tomatoes hot with the garlic aioli sauce and a squeeze of lemon if you like.
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For the Garlic Aioli
- Mix the mayonnaise with the other ingredients until blended. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Calories
505kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
744mg
(31%)
Potassium
306mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
651IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 505
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 505kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 651IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.