Southern Fried Green Tomato Fritters with Remoulade Sauce
Southern Fried Green Tomato Fritters with Remoulade Sauce
This crispy and tangy Southern appetizer, made with fresh green tomatoes and a side of creamy remoulade sauce, is a perfect representation of American cuisine.
š Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups green tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup remoulade sauce
šØāš³ Instructions
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Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and pepper.
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Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs.
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Step 3: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
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Step 4: Dip each green tomato slice into the batter, coating completely.
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Step 5: Heat 1/2-inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Step 6: Fry 2-3 tomato slices at a time for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
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Step 7: Drain on paper towels and repeat with remaining tomato slices.
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Step 8: In a small bowl, whisk together remoulade sauce and a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Step 9: Serve fried green tomato fritters hot with remoulade sauce for dipping.
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Step 10: Garnish with chopped fresh herbs, if desired.
š” Pro Tips
To prevent the batter from becoming too thick, add a little more buttermilk if needed. For crispy fritters, fry at the right temperature and don't overcrowd the skillet. Store leftover fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.