Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
Fried Green Tomatoes are a crispy, tangy Southern classic perfect for appetizers or sides. This crunchy green tomatoes recipe is a must-try. Make these Southern fried green tomatoes, share with friends, and enjoy the comforting flavors!
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups mayonnaise
- 2½ 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 garlic clove grated
- Black pepper to taste
- 3 large firm unripe green tomatoes about 1½ pounds
- Coarse salt
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons coarse salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg white
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce like Tabasco
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- ⅓ cup fine white cornmeal
- 1½ cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all remoulade sauce ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Slice the green tomatoes into ⅜-inch rounds. Sprinkle both sides with coarse salt and let sit for 30 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Prepare three shallow dishes: one with the flour, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper; the second with whisked buttermilk, egg white, and hot sauce; and the third with panko bread crumbs and cornmeal.
- Dredge each tomato slice in the flour mixture, then the buttermilk mixture, and finally the panko-cornmeal mixture. Press gently to ensure coating sticks. Set aside on a wire rack.
- In a cast iron skillet, heat oil to 350°F. Fry 3–4 slices at a time for 3–5 minutes per side or until golden and crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Serve hot with chilled Cajun remoulade sauce.
Notes
- Salt the tomatoes first to remove moisture and prevent sogginess.
- Use firm, unripe green tomatoes for best texture and flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute flour and panko with almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free mayo and almond milk with flaxseed meal instead of egg.
- You can air fry at 400°F for about 8–10 minutes per side instead of frying in oil.