Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

• Level: Intermediate
• Yield: Serves 4 to 6
• Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 6 servings): Calories 1054, Total Fat 75 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Carbohydrates 81 g, Dietary Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 14 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 716 mg
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Active Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients for Fried Green Tomatoes:

• 2 quarts vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 4 green tomatoes (about 1 pound), sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

Dipping Sauce:

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup hot vinegar peppers, drained and finely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons of hot vinegar pepper juice
• 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Equipment Needed:

A deep-frying thermometer

Instructions:

1. Heat 2 quarts vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottom pot to 350F using a deep-frying thermometer. Prepare a baking sheet lined with paper towels topped with a cooling rack for draining.
2. Create a breading station with three shallow dishes: mix flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in the first; whisk buttermilk and eggs in the second; combine cornmeal and panko in the third.
3. Using one hand for dry ingredients, coat tomato slices in seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Switch to the wet hand to dip in egg mixture, then back to dry for cornmeal-panko coating. Press evenly for maximum crunch!
4. Fry in batches until golden and crisp, about 30 seconds per side. Drain on the rack and sprinkle with extra salt while hot for irresistible flavor.
5. Whisk together mayonnaise, chopped peppers with juice, paprika, sugar, and salt for a zesty dipping sauce that elevates every bite.
6. Serve these crispy, tangy fried green tomatoes immediately with sauceyour taste buds will thank you!

This recipe has been revised and may vary slightly from the original version published or aired. Dive in and create Southern comfort at its finest!