Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Fried Green Tomatoes are a Southern classic featuring firm unripe tomatoes coated in a crispy cornmeal crust and fried until golden brown. They offer a tangy, satisfying appetizer or snack with a delightful textural contrast.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 3 large unripe green tomatoes (firm tomatoes)
- ½ cup cornstarch (or use all-purpose flour)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or you can use regular milk)
- 1 large egg
- 2/3 cup cornmeal
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasonings (or use your favorite blend)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or more as needed) (for frying – I prefer peanut oil)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 25M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 15m
- Sodium
- 286mg
- Total sugar
- 9g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 501mg
- Calcium
- 105mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 286MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.