Perfect Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Perfect Fried Green Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt, divided; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup cornmeal; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cups canola oil, or as needed; Cajun Ranch Sauce:; 1/2 cup ranch dressing; 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning; 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

Servings: persons

4 green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt, divided
2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups canola oil, or as needed
Cajun Ranch Sauce:
1/2 cup ranch dressing
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

1
Season tomato slices with salt and pepper.
2
Combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a shallow bowl. Pour buttermilk in a second shallow bowl. Mix cornmeal, parsley, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and cayenne pepper in a third shallow bowl.
3
Dredge each tomato slice in the flour mixture to coat, dip into the buttermilk, and finish by pressing each side of the tomato into the cornmeal mixture to coat. Lay coated tomato slices onto a baking sheet; rest to let tomatoes absorb flavor of coating, 10 to 15 minutes.
4
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5
Gently drop tomato slices into the hot oil and cook until golden brown and floating, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on a plate lined with paper towel.
6
Whisk ranch dressing, cajun seasoning, and hot pepper sauce together in a small bowl; serve with the fried tomato slices.

1652

kcal

Calories

167

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices, salt and ground black pepper to taste, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Perfect Fried Green Tomatoes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Perfect Fried Green Tomatoes

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