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Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe with Easy Spicy Remoulade Sauce

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A quick and easy southern classic featuring crispy fried green tomatoes paired with a zesty, spicy remoulade sauce. Perfect as a flavorful snack or appetizer with a crunchy exterior and tender interior.

Ingredients

  • Green tomatoes – firm, medium-sized, sliced about 1/2 inch thick
  • All-purpose flour – for the initial dredge
  • Cornmeal – fine or medium grind
  • Buttermilk – about 1 cup (or milk plus 1 tablespoon vinegar as substitute)
  • Large eggs – 2, beaten
  • Salt – to season both the batter and tomatoes
  • Black pepper – freshly ground, to taste
  • Vegetable oil – for frying (peanut or canola oil recommended)
  • Mayonnaise – 1/2 cup
  • Creole or Dijon mustard – 1 tablespoon
  • Hot sauce – 1 teaspoon
  • Worcestershire sauce – 1 teaspoon
  • Fresh lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic powder – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Paprika – 1/2 teaspoon (smoked paprika optional)
  • Fresh parsley – 1 tablespoon, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the green tomatoes thoroughly. Slice into 1/2-inch thick rounds and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. In a second bowl, combine buttermilk and beaten eggs.
  4. Dip each tomato slice first into the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then into the buttermilk-egg mixture, and finally back into the flour-cornmeal mix. Press lightly to adhere coating.
  5. Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Fry tomato slices in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Use tongs to flip gently.
  7. Remove fried tomatoes and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with a little extra salt while warm.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, and parsley. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Serve fried green tomatoes immediately with a side of spicy remoulade sauce.

Notes

Maintain oil temperature around 350°F for best crispiness. Double-dredge coating ensures a crunchy crust. Dry tomato slices well before coating to prevent splattering. Keep fried tomatoes warm in a 200°F oven if needed. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain oil temperature.

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Keywords: fried green tomatoes, remoulade sauce, crispy fried tomatoes, southern appetizer, spicy sauce, easy snack

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