Fried Green Tomatoes
Classic Southern-style fried green tomatoes coated in a seasoned cornmeal and flour mixture, then fried until golden brown and crispy. These savory slices are perfectly seasoned with smoked paprika, onion powder, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
- •2 large green tomatoes
- •1¼ teaspoon coarse salt
- •1¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- •¾ cup buttermilk
- •½ cup fine cornmeal
- •½ cup all-purpose flour
- •¼ teaspoon onion powder
- •¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- •¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- •1½ cups sunflower oil
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Sprinkle tomato slices with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper, pour buttermilk into a shallow bowl. Place the tomatoes in and soak for 15 minutes.
15 min
- 2.
Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, cornmeal, flour, onion powder, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Whisk well. Dredge both sides of the tomatoes in the mixture.
5 min
- 3.
Place oil in a large skillet over high heat. Heat until an instant-read thermometer reads 350°F. Carefully drop tomatoes in the oil (work in batches). Cook about a minute on each side or until golden brown. Remember to let the oil reach the 350°F mark before dropping more fritters, and don't crowd the pan.
10 min
- 4.
Transfer to jelly roll sheet with cooling rack on top.
2 min
