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Fried Ripe Tomatoes

by Lynne Webb on August 26, 2014 (Updated August 31, 2021) // 3 Comments

Ripe tomatoes coated with seasoned flour and cornmeal and shallow fried until lightly crisped are a fabulous way to use fresh, in-season tomatoes.
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Fried Ripe Tomatoes

Fried tomatoes are an easy-to-make, late summer treat that couldn’t be more delicious. We always choose tomatoes that are ripe but still firm and coat them in a combination of lightly seasoned cornmeal and flour. Then they’re shallow-fried until the coating is golden brown and the tomatoes are softened beneath the crispy crust.

Fried Ripe Tomatoes

Fried Ripe Tomatoes

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Ripe tomatoes coated with seasoned flour and cornmeal and shallow fried until lightly crisped are a fabulous way to use fresh, in-season tomatoes.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time : 20 minutes mins
Total Time : 35 minutes mins
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Ingredients 

  • 6 large, firm, ripe tomatoes
  • 1-1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 200°F and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Core the tomatoes and slice them into 3/8-inch thick slices.
  • Mix the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Heat about 1/4-inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (360 to 375°F).
  • Working in batches, dredge the tomato slices in the flour-cornmeal mixture and add them to the hot oil. Fry until the coating is crisp and golden, 1 to 1-1/2 minutes per side (see recipe notes). Don’t overcrowd the pan.
  • Transfer the tomatoes to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil, then move to the prepared baking sheet and place them in the oven to keep warm while you fry the remaining tomatoes.
  • Wipe the browned bits from the pan, add more oil and repeat with the remaining tomato slices.
  • For best results, be sure to keep close watch while you fry the tomatoes – you want to create a crispy coating, not cook the tomatoes to mush.
  • Also, once cooked, try to keep the tomatoes in a single layer. If you stack them, the residual heat will create steam and make them mushy.
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Author: Lynne Webb | 

Course: Vegetables
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Cuisine: American

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  1. Lois Lewis says

    June 30, 2012 at 7:41 pm

    I tried them tonight and they are delicious. I coated them with flour,
    salt & pepper, dipped them in egg wash, then in bread crumbs.
    Makes a crunchy crust!

    Reply
  2. Fred in Seattle says

    August 18, 2011 at 8:44 pm

    Add 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese to the flour/corn meal mixture for a pleasant change

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      August 18, 2011 at 9:44 pm

      That sounds like a good idea – you can never go wrong with parmesan for added flavor and texture/

      Reply

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