Southern Style Fried Green Tomatoes

How to Make Southern Style Fried Green Tomatoes at Home

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Ingredients

• 4 medium green tomatoes
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 4 pieces lemon wedges

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash the green tomatoes and slice them into 1/4 inch thick slices.

2. 2

   In a shallow bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

3. 3

   In another shallow bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, cayenne pepper, and paprika.

4. 4

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

5. 5

   Dip each tomato slice into the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off.

6. 6

   Coat the tomato slice in the flour and cornmeal mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.

7. 7

   Carefully place the breaded tomato slices into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.

8. 8

   Fry each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

9. 9

   Remove the fried tomatoes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

10. 10

    Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the tomatoes.