Best Whoa Momma Fried Green Tomatoes Recipes

BEST FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. Discard the ends.
• Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium-size bowl. Scoop flour onto a plate. Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs and salt and pepper on another plate. Dip tomatoes into flour to coat. Then dip the tomatoes into milk and egg mixture. Dredge in breadcrumbs to completely coat.
• In a large skillet, pour vegetable oil (enough so that there is 1/2 inch of oil in the pan) and heat over a medium heat. Place tomatoes into the frying pan in batches of 4 or 5, depending on the size of your skillet. Do not crowd the tomatoes, they should not touch each other. When the tomatoes are browned, flip and fry them on the other side. Drain them on paper towels.

OVEN-FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Melt the butter in a baking pan. Stir in the salt and pepper. Coat the sliced tomatoes with flour and place them in the pan. Bake on the lower rack of the oven for 8 minutes. Then turn the oven up to broil in order to brown the tomato slices.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES (AUTHENTIC)

Steps:

• While preparing the dipping process for the tomatoes, heat oil and bacon drippings in a large pot over medium heat until the oil reaches 350 degrees.
• You will need a slotted spoon to drop the tomatoes into the hot oil.
• De-core and cut the ends off the green tomatoes.
• Slice tomatoes into 1/2 inch thickness and set aside in a medium-sized bowl.
• In a small bowl, set aside only 1 1/2 cups of the flour.
• In a medium bowl, mix the milk and eggs to create an egg wash.
• In a large bowl, combine remaining flour, cornmeal and salt.
• Add celery salt, pepper, onion powder and paprika.
• This is the cornmeal breading mixture for the tomatoes.
• Line a sheet pan with parchment paper to place the breaded tomatoes on after the final dredging.
• Begin the dipping process by dredging the tomatoes in the flour, then the egg wash, and finally through the cornmeal breading mixture.
• Repeat this process until all the tomatoes are breaded.
• Once the oil has reached 350 degrees, begin frying the tomatoes until golden brown on both sides.
• The tomatoes will float to the top when finished cooking.
• Drain on paper towels.

QUICK FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Slice tomatoes 1/4 in. thick. Sprinkle both sides with salt and lemon-pepper. Let stand for 20-25 minutes. Coat with cornmeal. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry tomatoes for 3-4 minutes on each side or until tender and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

MOM'S FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Slice the green tomatoes in thin slices.
• Dip the tomatoes in the flour.
• Heat the oil until hot.
• Fry until golden brown on each side making sure to season each side with salt & pepper.
• Remove from the oil when browned and season again with salt & pepper.