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I have been making fried green tomatoes for over 35 years, taught by my Southern grandmother. Over the years I have tried and made fried green tomato recipes and this one is perfect. The Cajun-ranch sauce goes perfectly with these crispy on the outside but smooth and creamy on the inside tomatoes.
Ingredients
Cajun Ranch Sauce
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
- 4 green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups canola oil, or as needed
Directions
Step 1
Season tomato slices with salt and pepper.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 5
Gently drop tomato slices into hot oil and cook until golden brown and floating, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
Step 6
Whisk ranch dressing, Cajun seasoning, and hot pepper sauce together in a small bowl; serve with fried tomato slices.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
| Calories 443 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat23g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat3g | 17% |
| Cholesterol9mg | 3% |
| Sodium1877mg | 82% |
| Total Carbohydrate52g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber4g | 13% |
| Total Sugars8g | |
| Protein8g | |
| Vitamin C26mg | 129% |
| Calcium88mg | 7% |
| Iron3mg | 19% |
| Potassium421mg | 9% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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