Best Fried Green Tomatoes

There’s nothing quite like the crispy, golden bite of a perfectly fried green tomato. Whether you’re bringing a touch of Southern charm to your table or just looking for a new way to enjoy an early harvest, this classic recipe is simple, satisfying, and full of flavor.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 large green tomatoes
2 large eggs
½ cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
½ cup bread crumbs
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 quart vegetable oil or butter-flavored Crisco

Directions

Gather all ingredients.
Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. Discard the ends.
Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium-sized bowl. Scoop flour onto a plate. Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper on another plate. Dip tomatoes into flour to coat. Then dip tomatoes into milk and egg mixture; dredge in breadcrumbs to thoroughly coat.
Heat oil in a large, deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). To prevent tomatoes from touching, place them in the hot oil in batches of 4 or 5; fry until crisp and golden brown on one side, then flip and fry on the other side.
Transfer fried tomatoes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining tomatoes.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving.