Description
Fried Green Tomatoes are a classic Southern dish that combines tangy, unripe tomatoes with a crunchy, golden-brown coating. This delightful treat is perfect for gatherings, serving as an irresistible appetizer, side dish, or snack. With their satisfying crispy texture and zesty homemade remoulade sauce, these fried tomatoes are sure to impress your guests or elevate a cozy meal at home. Easy to make with simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can enjoy this timeless recipe any time you crave a taste of Southern comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large firm green tomatoes
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg white
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 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)
- Grind of black pepper
- Coarse salt
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Make the remoulade by whisking all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready.
- Slice green tomatoes into 3/8-inch thick slices and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture; pat dry.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: flour mixture (flour and seasonings), buttermilk mixture (buttermilk, egg white, hot sauce), and cornmeal-breadcrumb mixture.
- Bread each tomato slice by dipping in flour first, then buttermilk mixture, followed by the cornmeal-breadcrumb mixture.
- Let the breaded slices rest while heating oil in a skillet to 350°F.
- Fry in batches until golden-brown (3-5 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with remoulade sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fried tomato slices (about 85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Ensure you use firm green tomatoes for the best texture. Don't skip salting the tomatoes; it helps achieve crispiness. Allow the breaded slices to set before frying for better adherence.