Perfect Fried Green Tomatoes

Perfect Fried Green Tomatoes

This recipe for crispy fried green tomatoes comes complete with a Cajun-spiced ranch sauce for dipping. Simple, yet delicious and guaranteed to impress!

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
443 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Season tomato slices with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a shallow bowl. Pour buttermilk into a second shallow bowl. Mix cornmeal, parsley, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and cayenne pepper in a third shallow bowl.
Step 4
Dredge each tomato slice in flour mixture to coat, dip into buttermilk, and finish by pressing both sides of tomato into cornmeal mixture to coat. Lay coated tomato slices on a baking sheet; set aside to let tomatoes absorb the coating, 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 5
Gently drop tomato slices into hot oil and cook until golden brown and floating, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
Step 6
Whisk ranch dressing, Cajun seasoning, and hot pepper sauce together in a small bowl; serve with fried tomato slices.
Perfect Fried Green Tomatoes
Perfect Fried Green Tomatoes
Perfect Fried Green Tomatoes
Perfect Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
  • 4 green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 2 cups canola oil, or as needed
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 cup ranch dressing

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