Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
crispy fried green tomatoes, Krio sauce
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Ingredients
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Fried Green Tomatoes
Krio Sauce
Method
Fried Green Tomatoes
- 1
Prepare the Tomatoes
Wash the green tomatoes thoroughly. Slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow bowls, place the all-purpose flour in the first bowl, buttermilk in the second bowl, and mix the cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in the third bowl.
- 3
Bread the Tomatoes
Dip each tomato slice in the flour to coat lightly. Then, dip it into the buttermilk and finally coat it with the cornmeal mixture. Ensure each slice is well covered.
- 4
Heat Oil for Frying
In a large skillet, pour in the vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 5
Fry the Tomatoes
Carefully place the breaded tomato slices in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- 6
Drain and Keep Warm
Once cooked, transfer the fried tomatoes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Keep warm in a low oven while you fry the remaining slices.
Krio Sauce
- 7
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 8
Stir Until Smooth
Stir the mixture until it is well combined and smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 9
Serve
Serve the crispy fried green tomatoes warm with a generous side of Krio sauce for dipping.