🔥 How to Make Perfect Fried Red Tomatoes
1. Slice the Tomatoes
Cut tomatoes into ½-inch slices. Not too thin—you want them juicy, not mushy.
2. Prepare Your Dredging Stations
Use three shallow bowls:
- Bowl 1 → Flour, salt, pepper, paprika
- Bowl 2 → Egg mixed with milk
- Bowl 3 → Cornmeal (or breadcrumbs)
3. Bread the Tomato Slices
Dip each slice in:
1️⃣ Flour
2️⃣ Egg mixture
3️⃣ Cornmeal
Press lightly so the coating sticks.
4. Fry Until Golden
Heat oil (about ½ inch deep) in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook each slice for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
Drain on paper towels to keep them crisp!
✨ Serving Ideas That Elevate the Dish
Fried red tomatoes are incredibly versatile. Enjoy them:
- With ranch, remoulade, or spicy mayo
- On top of burgers or BLTs
- As a side dish with breakfast eggs
- Over a bed of greens with balsamic drizzle
- Stacked with mozzarella and basil for a “fried caprese” twist
They’re delicious right out of the pan—but even better with dips.
❤️ A New Southern Classic
If you’ve only tried fried green tomatoes, you’re in for a treat. Fried red tomatoes offer the same crispy comfort but with deeper flavor, richer sweetness, and a juiciness that makes each bite melt in your mouth.
Simple ingredients.
Five minutes of frying.
A plate full of golden, irresistible goodness.
Try it once, and you’ll wonder why this recipe isn’t famous already!
