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crispy fried green tomatoes stacked on square plate

Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes

Turn fresh green tomatoes into a crunchy Southern classic. This easy fried green tomatoes recipe delivers bold flavor, incredible texture, and crowd pleasing results.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Modern Soul Food, Soul Food, southern
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6 people
Calories:
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

For The Tomatoes

  • 3 large Green Tomatoes sliced
  • 2 cups buttermilk

For the Breading

  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour
  • ½ cup Cornmeal
  • ¼ cup Potato Starch
  • ¼ cup Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 2 tablespoon Benne Seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Pepitas Pumpkin Seeds

For the Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo Pepper Sub other red pepper flakes but be mindful of heat level and use less
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Instructions

  • Slice green tomatoes into even rounds. Set Aside
  • Mix together the flour, cornmeal, potato starch, and panko bread crumbs
  • Crush the pepitas using a spice grinder or place them in plastic bag and pound with flat side of a pan.
  • Mix crushed pepitas with benne seeds, Aleppo pepper, and seasonings. Add to flour mixture and Mex well.
  • Dip tomatoes in buttermilk and coat them fully.
  • Dredge each tomato slice thoroughly in the flour mixture and press the coating firmly onto the surface.
  • Preheat oil to 350 degrees. Fry until golden brown and deeply crisp. Tomatoes will float when ready.
  • Transfer finished tomatoes to a wire rack instead of paper towels.
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