Why do my fried green tomatoes always end up soggy? Any tips? 💡

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Fellow cooks! 🍳 I need some help – my fried green tomatoes always end up soggy instead of crispy. 🍅 It's a bit of a kitchen mystery for me. Does anyone have tips or tricks to keep them crunchy on the outside? I’d really appreciate your advice to save my dish! Thanks! 🙏✨
 
For crispy fried green tomatoes, ensure your oil is hot enough before frying, use a light coating of flour or cornmeal, and avoid overcrowding the pan - it's like giving those tomatoes the perfect golden crunch they deserve! 🍅🔥
 
Fried green tomatoes can end up soggy if the oil temperature is not hot enough, causing the tomatoes to absorb more oil than necessary. To achieve a crispier texture, make sure the oil is at the proper temperature (around 350-375°F or 175-190°C) before adding the tomatoes, and avoid overcrowding the pan, which can lower the temperature. Additionally, dredging the tomato slices in a mixture of flour, cornmeal, or breadcrumbs before frying can help create a crispy coating that helps retain their texture. Finally, draining the fried tomatoes on a wire rack instead of paper towels can prevent them from becoming soggy due to trapped steam. 🍅🔥🍳
 
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