Best Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 05, 2007

These were the BEST fried green tomatoes I've ever had in my entire life. I followed the directions EXACTLY and they couldn't have been any better. The batter stuck perfectly, and held up really well. This was my first time making these myself, and I had NO problem whatsoever - in fact, I had NEVER even friend anything before and I STILL had no problems. For all you "first time fryers" my sister gave me this tip: to tell when the oil is hot enough, dip a wooden spoon into the oil and look to see if bubbles form around it. If bubbles form, your oil is ready to fry in.

—TwoDCsPlus1

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 30, 2003

The directions to cut the tomatoes so thick is definitely wrong in my opinion. I find they will not get done or tender when cut so thick! I've been cooking for 54 plus years, but am still willing to learn. I now cut mine very thin (about 1/8th inch), salt and pepper them and simply flour them in SELF-RISING FLOUR and fry them in very hot Peanut oil -- A few at the time and very quickly. They are great and CRISPY!!! Drain them on several UNCOATED (cheap) paper plates.

—SSMNITA

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Sep 21, 2007

Loved these tomatoes! Used only egg whites to ensure they came out super crispy and crunchy. Egg yolks can make fried foods a little greasy and sometimes soggy.

—Susan

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Jul 27, 2005

Having lived in North Carolina for the last 16 years, I've had these tomatoes in various southern restaurants. This recipe was great in flavor, but I wasn't crazy about the texture. After the first batch, I made some changes and found them to be exactly what I was looking for. The flour made the breading too soft. I reduced the flour by 1/2 cup, which made equal parts flour, cornmeal, and breadcrumbs. This gave the tomatoes the crispness that they needed. Again, the flavor was great! I received many compliments and will continue to use this recipe. Thanks!!

—BABYPHAT55

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Sep 30, 2003

These were delicious - I had a recipe that didn't call for breadcrumbs and there were quite a bit of seasonings but I can't find it. Until I do I will surely be using this one. Here's a no fuss no muss tip that I use whenever I am breading things - I just simply pull out a long sheet of wax paper and put it on the counter next to the stove - line up the flour, next the cornmeal and breadcrumbs (you can mix it with your hands on the paper), put the breaded tomatoes on the end. Roll up the wax paper when you are finished - the only plate you have is the egg mixture!!!! I love wax paper to cut down the mess. Thanks for sharing the recipe Diana.

—Aspiring Chef Rita

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Sep 23, 2003

I was having a tough time with the ingredients sticking to the tomato. I tried again using only egg, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper and when cooked the tomatoes was fully coated and delicious

—0525

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Sep 25, 2003

Made this for my husbands birthday in April. He is from the South we live on the West Coast and he thought they were great. I served them with a dip made out of dijon mustard, a bit of mayonaise, some horseraddish and a dash of red wine vinnegar. The were even good cold as leftovers the next day.

—MILON

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Aug 01, 2005

We loved them! I used egg & fat-free buttermilk to dip and added cayenne to my corn meal mixture. When I turned them over to cook on the second side, I added fresh Parmesan cheese to the cooked side.

—LisaOutNAbout

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Nutrition

Calories
510 kcal
25%

Carbohydrates
56.3 g
18%

Cholesterol
108 mg
36%

Fat
27 g
42%

Fiber
4.6 g
18%

Protein
12.6 g
25%

Sodium
1136 mg
45%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Best Fried Green Tomatoes

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 510
Calories from Fat: 243

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 42 %
Saturated Fat 4.3g 21 %
Cholesterol 108mg 36 %
Sodium 1136mg 45 %
** Potassium 556mg 16 %
Total Carbohydrates 56.3g 18 %
Dietary Fiber 4.6g 18 %
Protein 12.6g 25 %
** Sugars 9.9g
** Vitamin A 28 %
** Vitamin C 71 %
** Calcium 13 %
** Iron 41 %
** Thiamin 54 %
** Niacin 50 %
** Vitamin B6 17 %
** Magnesium 20 %
** Folate 58 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.