THE BEST Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
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Unripe green tomatoes dredged in cornmeal and breadcrumbs, then deep-fried until golden and crispy outside with a tender, tart interior. Often served with a garlicky mayo dip. A Southern appetizer or side.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 4 green tomatoes (, sliced into 3/8 inch slices (discard the bottoms and tops))
- 2-3 cups canola or grape seed oil
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1-2 cloves garlic (, pressed)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- pinch kosher salt
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 40M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 730mg
- Total sugar
- 8g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 396mg
- Calcium
- 87mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 730MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.