Fried Green Tomatoes (Crispy Southern Style)

Instructions

1. Prep the tomatoes
   Slice the green tomatoes into ¼-inch thick rounds. Pat dry with paper towels.

2. Set up dredging station

   • Bowl 1: Flour + salt + pepper + garlic powder + paprika

   • Bowl 2: Eggs beaten with milk

   • Bowl 3: Cornmeal (or breadcrumbs)

3. Coat each slice
   Dip each tomato slice in the flour mixture → egg mixture → cornmeal.
   Press lightly so the coating sticks.

4. Heat the oil
   Pour oil into a skillet to about ½ inch deep. Heat over medium until hot.

5. Fry
   Cook tomato slices 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

6. Drain & serve
   Place on paper towels to drain. Sprinkle a little extra salt while hot.

Optional Sauces

• Ranch

• Spicy mayo

• Remoulade

• Garlic aioli