Description
Southern comfort meets culinary artistry in these crispy Fried Green Tomatoes, a classic dish that brings tangy goodness to your plate. Golden-crusted slices promise a delightful crunch you’ll savor with pure Southern charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium green tomatoes
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Coating and Seasoning:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Dipping Sauce:
- 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
- 2 1/2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
- 1 tablespoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or Creole seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice (dill or sweet)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 grind of black pepper
Frying:
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Craft the tangy remoulade sauce by thoroughly blending all components in a mixing bowl. Chill in the refrigerator until serving time.
- Carefully slice green tomatoes into uniform 1/4-inch rounds. Generously sprinkle with coarse salt and allow to rest for moisture extraction.
- Prepare three distinct dredging stations: first, combine flour with an aromatic blend of seasonings including kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and freshly ground black pepper.
- In a separate vessel, vigorously whisk buttermilk with egg white and a splash of fiery hot sauce until completely integrated.
- Create the final coating station by thoroughly mixing panko bread crumbs with cornmeal for a crisp, textured exterior.
- Gently pat tomato slices dry to ensure optimal coating adhesion. Meticulously dredge each slice first in seasoned flour, then immerse in buttermilk mixture, and finally coat with panko-cornmeal mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet to medium temperature (around 350°F). Carefully fry tomato slices in small batches, achieving a golden-brown crust, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer fried tomatoes to paper towels for excess oil absorption. Serve immediately while piping hot, accompanied by the chilled remoulade sauce.
Notes
- Select firm, green tomatoes that are completely unripe for the best crispy texture and tangy flavor.
- Pat tomato slices thoroughly dry to ensure a perfectly crisp breading that adheres well during frying.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350°F for even browning and preventing greasy results.
- Gluten-free alternative can be achieved by substituting all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend and using gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg