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Fried Green Tomatoes

Name: Fried Green Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 large green tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1 cup cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp cayenne; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 large egg; Vegetable oil, for frying; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp Creole mustard; 1 tsp hot sauce; 1 tsp lemon juice

Firm green tomatoes sliced, breaded in cornmeal, and fried crisp, served with a spicy remoulade for dipping.

⏱ 15 minPrep time

🔥 10 minCook time

🍽 4Servings

🏷 AppetizerCategory

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Fried green tomatoes are the Southern appetizer Louisiana does best — firm green tomatoes sliced, dredged in cornmeal, and fried until the crust is crisp and the inside is tangy. Served with a rémoulade for dipping, they’re pure porch-summer pleasure.

The tangy Southern favorite

Firm green tomatoes breaded in cornmeal and fried crisp, served with a tangy rémoulade.

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Step by stepInstructions

Whisk the cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Whisk the buttermilk and egg in a separate bowl.
Dip each tomato slice in the buttermilk, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture.
Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet to 365°F (185°C).
Fry the tomatoes 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Drain on a rack.
Whisk the mayonnaise, Creole mustard, hot sauce, and lemon juice for the rémoulade. Serve the tomatoes with the rémoulade.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Use firm, unripe green tomatoes and slice them about 1/4 inch thick. Drain on a rack, not paper towels, so the crust stays crisp.

Recipe details

Prep15 min

Cook10 min

Servings4

CategoryAppetizer

PublishedAugust 16, 2026

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