Nothing says summer like tangy fried green tomatoes with a crisp, golden crust straight out of the frying pan.
Allow me to introduce my secret weapon for making the best fried green tomatoes.
I introduce to you: House of Autry Seafood Breader. Tada!
I like using this breader mix because there is no guess-work. The cornmeal-flour mixture is preseasoned with spices that compliment tomatoes beautifully. All you have to do is add a slight sprinkle of salt and fresh cracked black pepper to tomatoes straight out of the pan.
Getting the breader mix to adhere to the tomatoes can be tricky, but I can walk you through the simple process of breading the green tomatoes so that they will fry up beautifully every time.
Let me show you how I make fried green tomatoes:
How To Make Fried Green Tomatoes
Slice tomatoes as thin as possible. Usually, I try not to slice them no thicker than a quarter of an inch.
A food mandoline is a great tool to slice the tomatoes uniformly. Click HERE to learn more about how to purchase one.
Make a breading station: Add the breader mix and some fresh cracked pepper to a small bowl. In a separate bowl crack and lightly beat one egg.
Dip tomato slices into the breader mix, then into the egg, then back into breader. (Repeat again if you want a thicker batter.)
Pour oil to a depth of ¼ to ½-inch in a large cast-iron skillet; heat to 375 degrees F. Drop tomatoes, in batches, into the hot oil, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden.
Drain on paper towels or a rack. Sprinkle hot tomatoes with salt.
I love these wonderfully fried beauties. It makes it hard to let the tomatoes ripen on the vine!
Click HERE to see how made fried green tomato sandwiches!
Fried Green Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 cup House of Autry Seafood Breader
- 1 large egg , lightly beaten
- 1 green tomato medium-size, cut into ⅛-inch slices or thinner
- peanut oil for frying
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the tomato as thin as possible.
- Make a breading station: Add breader mix and some fresh cracked pepper to a small bowl. In a separate bowl crack and lightly beat one egg. Dip tomato slices into the breader mix, then into egg, then back into breader. (Repeat again if you want a thicker batter.)
- Pour oil to a depth of ¼ to ½-inch in a large cast-iron skillet; heat to 375 degrees F. Drop tomatoes, in batches, into hot oil, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden.
- Drain on paper towels or a rack. Sprinkle hot tomatoes with salt.
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Colleen says
One of my favorites!!!
Debbie Spivey says
Mine too! 🙂
Archita says
I heard of fried green tomatoes for the first time on this amazing novel “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe” by Fannie Flag. I love fried green tomatoes. Have to try your recipe this week. 🙂
Debbie Spivey says
I never read the novel, but I saw the movie. I’m sure the book was better! I hope you enjoy the tomatoes. I used to hate tomatoes and fried green opened my eyes to just how tomatoes can be. Enjoy!!