Name: Crispy Thin Fried Green Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 cups oil for frying; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup finely crushed cornflakes cereal; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon white sugar; 3/4 cup milk; 16 slices 1/8-inch thick green tomato slices

Fried Green Tomato

Crispy Thin Fried Green Tomatoes

Jul 15, 2025
by Adella Buckridge
- 4.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

15 mins
COOK TIME

15 mins
TOTAL TIME

30 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

4

Experience the tangy zest of summer with these delicately crisp fried green tomatoes. A delightful appetizer or side dish, they offer a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

2 cups oil for frying

2/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup finely crushed cornflakes cereal

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon white sugar

3/4 cup milk

16 slices 1/8-inch thick green tomato slices

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

25 g
Cholesterol

4 mg
Fiber

2 g
Protein

5 g
Saturated Fat

2 g
Sodium

811 mg
Sugar

6 g
Fat

12 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step

Whisk together flour, cornflakes, baking powder, salt, pepper, and sugar in a shallow bowl until well combined. Pour milk into a separate shallow bowl. (2 minutes)

03

Step

Gently press 1 tomato slice into flour mixture to coat on both sides and shake off any excess. Dip into milk, then press again in flour mixture. Repeat with remaining tomato slices. Place breaded tomato slices in a single layer on a plate while breading the rest; do not stack. (15 minutes)

04

Step

Cook breaded tomato slices in hot oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. (6-9 minutes, depending on batch sizes)

For a richer flavor, try using buttermilk instead of regular milk.
Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for optimal crispiness.
Do not overcrowd the fryer; fry in batches to maintain the oil temperature.
Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Adella Buckridge

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