The Best Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Name: The Best Fried Green Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large green tomatoes; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup milk, 1% or 2%; 3/4 cup flour, unbleached all-purpose; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1/2 cup bread crumbs panko; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning Emeril's BAM, or your favorite blend, divided; 1 1/2 cups canola oil or vegetable oil, for shallow frying; 1/4 cup salad dressing, creamy ranch low fat buttermilk; 1/4 cup sour cream, light; 2 tablespoons red hot pepper sauce; 1 tablespoon chives snipped (optional)

Servings: persons

4 large green tomatoes
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk, 1% or 2%
3/4 cup flour, unbleached all-purpose
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup bread crumbs panko
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning Emeril's BAM, or your favorite blend, divided
1 1/2 cups canola oil or vegetable oil, for shallow frying
1/4 cup salad dressing, creamy ranch low fat buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream, light
2 tablespoons red hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon chives snipped (optional)

1
Slice tomatoes about 1/4 inch thick.
2
Discard the ends.
3
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and one-third of the seasoning blend; set aside.
4
In a separate bowl or deep plate, mix together the flour and one-third of the seasoning blend; set aside.
5
In another bowl/plate, mix together the cornmeal, panko crumbs, salt, pepper and remaining seasoning blend; set aside.
6
Dip tomato slices first into the flour mixture to coat; shake off excess.
7
Dip into the egg/milk mixture, coating well, but letting excess drip off.
8
Dredge and coat well in the cornmeal/panko mixture, patting in lightly so it will adhere well.
9
Let breaded slices set at least 30 minutes on a rack in the refrigerator.
10
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium to medium-high heat (oil is ready when a small bit of excess breading is dropped in and oil begins to sizzle immediately).
11
Fry tomatoes in oil in batches of 4 or 5 slices, depending on the size of the slices (they should not touch each other), for about 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
12
Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

1189

kcal

Calories

111

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large green tomatoes, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1% or 2%, 3/4 cup flour, unbleached all-purpose, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

The Best Fried Green Tomatoes

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