Chef John's Fried Green Tomatoes

Chef John's Fried Green Tomatoes
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    265

Experience a taste of the South with these crispy, tangy Fried Green Tomatoes. This simple recipe transforms unripe tomatoes into a delightful appetizer or side dish, perfectly complemented by a zesty homemade remoulade.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    65 g
  • Cholesterol
    104 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    12 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    1248 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    23 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare the Tomatoes: Place tomato slices on a wire rack over paper towels. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt to draw out excess moisture. Let stand for 15 minutes.

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Recipe View Prepare Breading Station: In a shallow bowl, combine cornmeal and bread crumbs. Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Place flour in a third bowl.

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Recipe View Bread the Tomatoes: Pat the tomato slices dry with paper towels. Dredge each slice in flour, ensuring both sides are fully coated. Let rest in the flour for 30 seconds. Dip the floured slice into the egg mixture, then immediately dredge in the cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Place breaded tomatoes back on the wire rack to allow the coating to set, about 10 minutes.

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Recipe View Make the Remoulade: While the tomatoes rest, prepare the remoulade. In a small bowl, combine sweet pickle relish, mayonnaise, and hot sauce. Mix well and set aside.

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Recipe View Fry the Tomatoes: Heat vegetable oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, bubbly, and sizzling, carefully place the breaded tomato slices in the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and slightly softened, flipping gently with a spatula and fork.

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Recipe View Serve: Transfer the fried green tomatoes to a serving platter. Serve immediately with the remoulade sauce for dipping.

For extra crispy tomatoes, double-dredge them in the cornmeal mixture. Ensure the oil is hot before adding the tomatoes; otherwise, they may become soggy.
Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the remoulade to your preference. A dash of smoked paprika can also add a delightful smoky flavor to the remoulade.
If you don't have bread crumbs, you can use crushed crackers or even panko breadcrumbs for a different texture.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 88 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Citlalli Stroman

    Absolutely delicious! The remoulade sauce is the perfect complement to the tangy tomatoes.

  • Johnathan Nienow

    I added a little garlic powder to the cornmeal mixture, and it gave the tomatoes an extra layer of flavor.

  • Pascale Kertzmann

    I've made these several times now, and they're always a hit!

  • Melba Luettgenlakin

    The resting time is crucial for the coating to adhere properly. Don't skip that step!

  • Rodger Jenkinsbeahan

    Used gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs, and they turned out great!

  • Jade Hermiston

    The kids even loved them! A great way to get them to try green tomatoes.

  • Juanita Kub

    These are so much better than any restaurant version I've tried!

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