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Fried green tomatoes

So good they named a film after them - crispy fried green tomatoes with a Cajun spice dip.

20 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

5

Serves

443 kcal

Calories

8g

Protein

52g

Carbs

23g

Fat

Ingredients

Other

green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices4 pieces

salt and ground black pepper to taste1 pieces

all-purpose flour1 cup

salt, divided2 teaspoons

ground black pepper, divided2 teaspoons

buttermilk1 cup

cornmeal1 cup

dried parsley1 teaspoon

paprika1 teaspoon

cayenne pepper0.5 teaspoon

canola oil, or as needed2 cups

ranch dressing0.5 cup

Cajun seasoning2 tablespoons

hot pepper sauce2 teaspoons

Method

Season tomato slices with salt and pepper.

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.

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.

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Gently drop tomato slices into hot oil and cook until crispy, golden brown and floating, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.

To make the dipping sauce: Whisk ranch dressing, Cajun seasoning, and hot pepper sauce together in a small bowl. Serve sauce with fried tomato slices.