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Published: Jun 18, 2018 · Modified: Jan 30, 2024 by Sara

Fried Green Tomatoes

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These fried green tomatoes are lightly battered with cornmeal, buttermilk, and Cajun seasoning so the tangy tomatoes can really be the star.

Fried green tomatoes from biscuitsandburlap.com

Here at Biscuits & Burlap, we are all about classic Southern recipes. Some we leave as they are, and some are updated. There is nothing more nostalgic to a Southerner than fried green tomatoes.

More than just a (classic) early 90's movie, fried green tomatoes are a tangy appetizer, side dish or sandwich topping with a satisfying crunch.

In fact, our sandwich, the Spicy Southerner combines these yummy tomatoes with spicy pimento cheese and bacon bourbon jam. Talk about heaven on a slice of bread!

Jump to:
  • What is a green tomato?
  • All about the sauce!
  • 📖 Recipe
  •  
  • If you love fried green tomatoes, you'll love these other Southern classics too!

What is a green tomato?

Oh, the age old question. Is it an unripened red tomato? Is it its own thing altogether? Well, the truth is, it can be either. It really just depends on what you have available and what your personal preference is.

When you use a fully mature green tomato (usually heirloom), you're going to get a taste an texture that is super similar to a red tomato. If that's your thing, go for it! I prefer to go for unripened tomatoes because they are firmer and more tart.

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Fried green tomatoes from biscuitsandburlap.com

If you're not from around here, you may believe the stereotypes that we fry everything. To be honest, there's some truth to that. You don't have to go far in the South to find fried okra, chicken, pork chops, pickles, Oreos... Yes, I said Oreos. Don't judge us.

But to be honest, my family tries to stay on the healthy side and we've never been huge fans of fried food. That's why I prefer to make that batter as light as possible... Sure it's still dipped in fat, covered in carbs and cooked in oil, but you can taste what's underneath and that's what's important. (For more on southern food traditions be sure to read Southern Food Then and Now.)

So for this batter, I used the same one I did on the oysters in my Fried Oyster Po'Boys... The wet part is buttermilk, eggs, and hot sauce and then the dry breading is cornmeal, flour, and Cajun seasoning.

Light, simple, a little spicy, and totally delicious. We also use that perfect blend on Crispy Fried Pickles. Have you tried those?

We do love our Cajun seasoning. For another fun way to use it, check out Blackeyed Pea Hummus. Even if you don't love blackeyed peas, you'll love it. And, Grilled Cajun Pork Chops? They're so yummy and would pair perfectly with Fried Green Tomatoes.

Fried green tomatoes from biscuitsandburlap.com

All about the sauce!

Sipsey from the movie Fried Green Tomatoes used to say it, and it's so true... It's all about the sauce! To me, there is nothing made for these delightful, crispy little things more than remoulade sauce. Don't know where to buy it? Make your own! I'll show you how.

If you're here it's because you love tomatoes, so you'll also want to check out these delicious Baked Tomato Slices with Parmesan and this beautiful and rustic Goat Cheese Tomato Gallette.

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📖 Recipe

fried green tomatoes on plate.

Fried Green Tomatoes

Biscuits & Burlap
These fried green tomatoes are lightly battered with cornmeal, buttermilk, and Cajun seasoning so the tangy tomatoes can really be the star.
4.91 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern

Ingredients
  

  • 4 green tomatoes sliced ½ inch thick
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon Tony Chachere (or other Cajun seasoning)
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • vegetable oil
  • ½ cup remoulade sauce (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat enough vegetable oil to fill a large skillet ½ inch deep. 
  • In a shallow bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, and Cajun seasoning. 
  • In another shallow bowl, combine buttermilk, eggs, and hot sauce. 
  • Submerge tomato slices, one at a time, in buttermilk mixture. Allow excess to drip off. 
  • Move tomato slices, one at a time, into cornmeal mixture. Coat well and transfer to hot oil. 
  • Fry until edges begin to brown, then flip. Remove to paper towels to drain after both sides are golden brown. 
  • Serve with remoulade sauce, pimento cheese, bacon jam, or all 3!
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Fried green tomatoes from biscuitsandburlap.com

 

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Comments

  1. Ginny says

    June 20, 2018 at 11:18 am

    5 stars
    Such a great Southern invention! Delicious and love the added hot sauce.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      June 22, 2018 at 8:48 am

      Thanks, Ginny. Yup, we like a small little kick added to lots of our recipes.

      Reply
  2. agl says

    June 20, 2018 at 11:24 am

    I've had a version of these before and they're delicious!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      June 22, 2018 at 8:48 am

      Thanks! We hope you'll try our version.

      Reply
  3. rebecca says

    June 20, 2018 at 12:01 pm

    5 stars
    I've never had fried green tomatoes, but I think this needs to change. your recipe looks simple and delicious!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      June 22, 2018 at 8:49 am

      Indeed it does, Rebecca. We predict that you'll love them as much as we do.

      Reply
  4. Chef Markus Mueller says

    June 20, 2018 at 12:12 pm

    5 stars
    I grow all my own tomatoes and absolutely love them green! While I obviously pick them when red, come fall there is always a few tomatoes that don't turn and stay green. Perfect for fried green tomatoes!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      June 22, 2018 at 8:49 am

      There is nothing like fresh tomatoes from the garden - green and red (and yellow, for that matter).

      Reply
  5. Jessica Formicola says

    June 20, 2018 at 12:21 pm

    5 stars
    Fried green tomatoes are one of my favorite summer recipes!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      June 22, 2018 at 8:50 am

      Ours too, Jessica.

      Reply
  6. Adriana Lopez Martin says

    June 20, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    5 stars
    Such a classic and Southern favorite. I have never made fried green tomatoes before but now I am inspired. Seems easy to make them!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      June 22, 2018 at 8:50 am

      They just take a few minutes. Give them a try Adriana.

      Reply
  7. Jacque Hastert says

    June 20, 2018 at 1:50 pm

    5 stars
    I have always wanted to try fried green tomatoes and never have. I will be saving this for later this summer. I might even have to watch the movie while making them 🙂

    Reply
    • Pam says

      June 22, 2018 at 8:51 am

      Haha..... Good idea, Jacque!

      Reply
  8. Cindy Weidinger says

    June 22, 2018 at 10:02 pm

    Yum Pam! The picture makes you want to have them right now!

    Reply
  9. Sonya Graske says

    July 08, 2020 at 12:23 am

    5 stars
    The best. The search is over

    Reply
    • Pam says

      July 10, 2020 at 3:21 pm

      Yay! Thanks for letting us know!

      Reply
  10. Andrea Williams says

    July 20, 2020 at 7:39 pm

    You may or may not have used this in your fried green tomatoes, but the last time I made them I used hot fried pork rinds in the breading. I rolled them with a rolling pin and mixed them in with the breading. Gave a little crunch and a whole lot of flavor.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      July 20, 2020 at 8:15 pm

      Wow, that sounds really interesting Andrea!

      Reply
  11. Andrea Williams says

    July 21, 2020 at 7:49 am

    Pam, yesterday I sent a comment about adding pork rinds to breading. Please change that to pork skins. Don’t know what I was thinking. Rinds would be really hard to use Thanks

    Reply
    • Pam says

      July 21, 2020 at 9:49 am

      haha.... thanks for letting us know, Andrea!

      Reply
  12. Alicia says

    August 07, 2022 at 10:23 pm

    5 stars
    Easy recipe with a big taste! The family enjoyed.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      August 08, 2022 at 10:52 am

      Yay! Thank you!

      Reply
  13. Tamara crouse says

    February 15, 2023 at 8:40 pm

    I’m amazed. 10 ratings of this recipe, but only one actually made it. Is that what reviews of recipes are these days.
    Looks good. 5 stars
    I don’t like tomatoes 1 star
    If ai go to the store for ingredients 3 stars

    Seriously people, it’s hard reading through the noise to try to find what people thought that ACTUALLY made it!!
    Sorry..not sorry.

    🤔🤔

    Reply
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