Perfect Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Perfect Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe). I have been making fried green tomatoes for over 35 years, taught by my grandmother who is from down south. Over the years I have tried and made fried green tomato recipes and this is the one that is perfect. Cajun ranch sauce goes perfect with this crispy on the outside but smooth and creamy on the inside tomato.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 servings

Perfect Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

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

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 cups canola oil

or as needed

½ cup ranch dressing

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Season tomato slices with salt and pepper.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 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.

Step 6

Whisk ranch dressing cajun seasoning and hot pepper sauce together in a small bowl; serve with the fried tomato slices.

Nutritional Information

Perfect Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 443.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.2g 16%

Carbohydrates: 51.7g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 3.7g 15%

Sugars: 7.8g

Fat: 22.9g 35%

Saturated Fat: 3.4g 17%

Cholesterol: 8.5mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 1042.7IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.7mg 36%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 25.7mg 43%

Folate: 117.4mcg 29%

Calcium: 87.8mg 9%

Iron: 3.4mg 19%

Magnesium: 33.5mg 12%

Potassium: 421.4mg 12%

Sodium: 1876.6mg 75%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 48%

Calories From Fat: 206.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.