Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes with Remoulade Sauce

A classic American snack from the Southern United States, featuring crispy fried green tomatoes served with a creamy remoulade sauce.

🛒 Ingredients

• 4 large green tomatoes tomatoes
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 package remoulade sauce mix
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and black pepper.

2. 2

   Step 2: In a separate dish, whisk together the buttermilk and hot sauce.

3. 3

   Step 3: Cut the green tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices and dip each slice into the flour mixture, coating both sides evenly.

4. 4

   Step 4: Dip the floured tomato slices into the buttermilk mixture, coating both sides evenly.

5. 5

   Step 5: Roll the tomato slices in the flour mixture again, pressing the coating onto the tomato to adhere.

6. 6

   Step 6: Heat about 1/2-inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.

7. 7

   Step 7: Fry the coated tomato slices in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

8. 8

   Step 8: Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried tomatoes from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

9. 9

   Step 9: Serve the crispy fried green tomatoes hot with a dollop of remoulade sauce on top.

10. 10

    Step 10: To make the remoulade sauce, mix together the remoulade sauce mix, mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper in a bowl until smooth.

💡 Pro Tips

Use fresh green tomatoes for the best flavor. Don't overcrowd the skillet when frying the tomato slices. Serve the fried green tomatoes hot, within 10 minutes of frying.

📊 Nutrition per Serving