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Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe – Crispy Southern Style

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Southern-style fried green tomatoes with a crispy cornmeal and panko crust, served with a bold and creamy Cajun remoulade sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1¼ cupsmayonnaise
  • 2½ tablespoonsspicy brown mustard
  • 1 tablespoonpaprika (sweet or smoked)
  • 1 tablespoonfinely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoonsprepared horseradish
  • 2 teaspoonslemon juice
  • 1 teaspoonCajun seasoning (or Creole seasoning)
  • 1 teaspoonpickle juice (dill or sweet)
  • 1 teaspoonhot sauce
  • 1garlic clove, grated
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 3large firm unripe green tomatoes (about1½pounds)
  • Coarse salt
  • ¾ cupall-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoonscoarse salt
  • ½ teaspoonsmoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoongarlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoononion powder
  • ¼ teaspoonground black pepper
  • ½ cupbuttermilk
  • 1large egg white
  • ½ teaspoonhot sauce (like Tabasco)
  • ½ cuppanko bread crumbs
  • ⅓ cupfine white cornmeal
  • 1½ cupsvegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together all remoulade sauce ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

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