This video was uploaded from an Android phone. Video Rating: 0 / 5 Question by Cassidy: so dumb question? But are fried green tomatoes made out of unripe tomatoes? or are there like actual green tomatoes? And why do they make them out of the green instead of the red? Is it so they are more firm? Best answer: Answer by gypciesoulThey are green unripened tomatoes. They have a totally different taste than ripened tomatoes, on the sour side. And they are very good! What do you think? Answer below! More Green Tomato Articles