Southern Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe: This is not only simple and classic, but absolutely delicious. The crunch golden batter is the perfect compliment.
When I saw these at the grocery store…
There was only one thing I could make to do them justice: Southern Fried Green Tomatoes.
This Southern recipe is simple and so delicious. This Southern Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe really lets the green tomato flavor shine through but marries the tomatoes with a fantastic golden breading that crunches every single time you take a bite.
It all starts with perfect and juicy green tomatoes. I easily found these at my specialty grocery store but there are also some amazing ones at farmers markets as well right now. If you see them, don’t resist! Pick up a few and load them into the cart.
The breading is just the compliment. With a little egg wash and a mixture of yellow cornmeal and panko crumbs, these fried green tomatoes are magical. I add a tiny bit of paprika to my breading as well just to spice it up a bit but that is totally up to you.
So what are you waiting for, hurry out and get some green tomatoes! No procrastination necessary when this Southern Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe is waiting on you.
- 3 fresh green tomatoes, cut into ¼ inch slices
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- ½ cup yellow cornmeal
- ½ cup panko crumbs
- ⅛-1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional- go up to ¼ teaspoon if you like spicy foods)
- oil for frying
- Liberally season green tomato slices with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Add flour and eggs to two separate small bowls.
- Combine cornmeal, panko crumbs and paprika into another small bowl and whisk together.
- Begin by dipping each seasoned tomato slice into flour coating on both sides.
- Next add floured tomato slice to eggs coating on both sides.
- Lastly dip into cornmeal and crumb mixture and set aside finished slice on baking sheet.
- Repeat dredging process, starting with flour, until all slices are coated.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium high heat.
- Fry tomato slices on both sides until golden brown and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm.
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Thanks for sharing I can’t wait to try this recipe… I love Fried Green Tomato slices with bleu cheese, topped with lump
crabmeat and a Balsamic reduction.
Yes fried green tomatoes are seriously the best thing ever!
A classic favorite! I never thought I would like fried tomatoes … wrong! The panko is a delicious addition!
Oh yeah! They make me so happy now!
I tried fried green tomatoes for the first time in Miami. Not my usually pick but they were pretty good!
Oh nice! Yeah Julianne I am so glad you tried them!
I’ve been wondering what I could do with them, they’ve been on supermarket shelves recently – will give it a go!
Hooray you totally should!
I have seen and heard about these fried green tomatoes for the past 3 years of my blogging, but I haven’t had a chance to eat or cook yet. This was a very nice reminder. 🙂 I like everything fried, and tomatoes are my favorite vegetable too, so this is REALLY my top list to make.
Yes Nami, you should try it and give it your perfect touch!
These look so tasty Jocelyn!! I’ve never tried fried green tomatoes but I really need to!!
Oh gosh they are so delightful Jessica! I think you would love them!
I have only had fried green tomatoes once, but I loved them! These look incredible, Jocelyn!
I LOVE fried green tomatoes. . and yes, I first heard about this from the movie. . but since then, I have made this with both red and green tomatoes. . love love love!!!
I need to try these! They look so good 🙂
They are so delish and super simple to make too!
I’ve never had fried green tomatoes – but now I reallllllly want some!
Gosh now I am craving them again!
I’ve never had them either. I’ve always been curious since I read the book Fried Green Tomatoes. Dying to try these this summer!
Oh yes they are so awesome!! Can’t wait to hear if you try some this summer Krystle!
I have always wanted to try fried green tomatoes! I am going to have to give this recipe a shot! 🙂
Indeed Renee, so easy too!
Yum! I just tried fried green tomatoes for the first time last week— so yummy! Pinned 🙂
Oh wow Ashton! I hope you loved them as much as I do! thanks for the pin!
I’ve never seen green tomatoes here in Spain, which is a pity since I’d love to try these! That breading does look delicious, for sure! 😉
Oh yes they are so fantastic Consuelo! But no worries, you have some fantastic foods in Spain for sure!
I’ve never had fried green tomatoes, and I’m clearly missing out. These look delicious, and that breading looks so crispy and golden brown! Love it.
Oh thanks so much Marcie! That breading was everything!
Do I dare say I’ve never had a Fried Green Tomato?! These look amazing. I so need to try them!
Yes you totally must! They are so perfect!
It’s crazy but I’ve never had fried green tomatoes either though I’ve admired them on my TV set! Yours looks so crispy and dry – as in a very good, perfectly fried way. Gotta be so delish.
Yes Monica they were so perfect and delish! Girlfriend you must try them!
Yes! They look amazing!
These look so crispy and delicious!! Love this classic! 🙂
One of my favorite summer dishes!!! Yum, yum, yum!!1
I’ve never had fried green tomatoes! Pretty sure I need to change that, don’t I? 🙂
Funny enough, just fried green tomatoes for dinner tonight then I come by and see this. Great minds think alike.