Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
Five tomatoes battered, fried, & topped with green onions & our Alabama Twang Sauce. A seasonal favorite you loved so much, we decided to make it available year-round.
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Batter
Cooking
Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, hot sauce, lemon juice, and garlic powder until well combined. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Tomatoes
Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices. Season lightly with salt and let sit for about 10 minutes.
Batter and Fry
- 3
Make the Batter
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs and add buttermilk.
- 4
Combine
Dip each tomato slice into the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture to coat well.
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 6
Fry the Tomatoes
Carefully place the battered tomato slices into the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 7
Drain
Remove the fried tomatoes and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving
- 8
Plate and Serve
Top the fried green tomatoes with chopped green onions and serve with Alabama Twang Sauce on the side.
