Best 11 Ranch Fried Green Tomatoes Recipes

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• For the fried green tomatoes: Pour the vegetable oil into a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot and attach a deep-frying thermometer. Heat the oil over medium heat to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and top with a cooling rack.
• Set up 3 low-sided dishes to make a breading station: To the first dish, add the flour, salt and black pepper and stir to combine. In the second dish, beat the buttermilk with the eggs. In the third dish, stir together the cornmeal and panko.
• Using one hand, dredge both sides of the tomato slices in the seasoned flour, shaking each piece to remove any excess. Next, using the other hand, dip the tomato slices into the egg mixture, allowing it to drip before moving onto the third dish. Using your first hand, coat the tomato slices in the breadcrumb mixture evenly on both sides.
• Working in batches, carefully place the breaded tomatoes into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to the cooling rack and sprinkle each slice generously with more salt.
• For the dipping sauce: Put the mayonnaise in a bowl, add the hot peppers and pepper juice, paprika, sugar and salt and stir to combine. Serve the fried tomatoes immediately with the dipping sauce on the side.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a deep-fryer, preheat oil to 350 degrees F.
• Season tomatoes, on both sides, with salt and pepper. Place flour and garlic powder in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, beat eggs with the milk. In another dish, mix bread crumbs with cayenne and paprika. Dredge tomatoes through the flour, then the eggs, and then through the bread crumbs. Add only a few pieces to the fryer at a time, so they can cook evenly, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve with Buttermilk Dipping Sauce:
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the apple cider and brown sugar. Allow to reduce until thick and syrupy. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• In a medium bowl, add buttermilk, mayonnaise, BBQ sauce and lime juice and whisk well. Add in the scallions and the apple cider mixture. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve with Fried Green Tomatoes.

CHEF JOHN'S FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place tomato slices onto a rack over a paper towel. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and let slices stand for 15 minutes for the salt to draw out extra juices.
• Mix cornmeal and bread crumbs together in a bowl; stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. Beat eggs with milk in a separate bowl. Place flour into a third bowl.
• Pat tomato slices dry with paper towels. Lay slices, one at a time, into flour; flip to coat both sides and let slices rest in the flour for about 30 seconds. Remove each slice and dip in egg mixture, then into cornmeal mixture, coating both sides of each slice thoroughly. Spread crumbs onto all sides and into tomato crevices with a fork. Rest tomatoes on rack for 10 minutes to let coating set.
• Combine sweet pickle relish, mayonnaise, and hot sauce in a small bowl to make the remoulade sauce.
• Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; heat vegetable oil with butter until butter melts, bubbles, and makes a sizzling sound. Fry tomatoes in the hot butter-oil mixture until tomato slices are slightly soft and coating is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Use a spatula and a fork to flip.
• Transfer fried green tomatoes to a serving platter and serve with remoulade sauce.

BEST FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. Discard the ends.
• Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium-size bowl. Scoop flour onto a plate. Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs and salt and pepper on another plate. Dip tomatoes into flour to coat. Then dip the tomatoes into milk and egg mixture. Dredge in breadcrumbs to completely coat.
• In a large skillet, pour vegetable oil (enough so that there is 1/2 inch of oil in the pan) and heat over a medium heat. Place tomatoes into the frying pan in batches of 4 or 5, depending on the size of your skillet. Do not crowd the tomatoes, they should not touch each other. When the tomatoes are browned, flip and fry them on the other side. Drain them on paper towels.

PERFECT FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Season tomato slices with salt and pepper.
• Combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a shallow bowl. Pour buttermilk in a second shallow bowl. Mix cornmeal, parsley, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and cayenne pepper in a third shallow bowl.
• Dredge each tomato slice in the flour mixture to coat, dip into the buttermilk, and finish by pressing each side of the tomato into the cornmeal mixture to coat. Lay coated tomato slices onto a baking sheet; rest to let tomatoes absorb flavor of coating, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Gently drop tomato slices into the hot oil and cook until golden brown and floating, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on a plate lined with paper towel.
• Whisk ranch dressing, cajun seasoning, and hot pepper sauce together in a small bowl; serve with the fried tomato slices.

EASY SOUTHERN FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
• Beat eggs and water in a shallow bowl. Place flour and cornmeal in 2 separate shallow bowls. Season cornmeal with salt and pepper.
• Dip each tomato slice into flour, then dip into egg mixture. Press tomato into cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess. Transfer tomato to prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tomato slices, arranging tomatoes in a single layer.
• Heat about 1/4 inch canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat until oil begins to shimmer. Fry tomatoes in batches until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel-lined plates. Repeat with remaining tomatoes.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Slice 2 green tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. Whisk 1/3 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder and cayenne in a dish. Whisk 2 eggs and 1 tablespoon milk in another dish. Put 1 1/2 cups panko in a third dish. Dredge each tomato slice in the flour, then egg, then panko. Fry in 1/2 inch 350 degrees F vegetable oil, turning, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with ranch dressing.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Season cornmeal with salt and pepper. In a bowl beat eggs. Dip tomatoes in the beaten egg and then in the cornmeal. In a cast iron or non-stick pan heat oil and place tomatoes. Fry for 3 minutes or so on each side, or until golden. Serve.

GRANNY'S FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Slice tomatoes 1/4 inch thick.
• Sprinkle with salt and lemon pepper.
• Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Mix cornmeal and flour well.
• Coat tomato slices with cornmeal mixture.
• Heat oil over medium heat.
• Fry tomatoes for 4 minutes per side, until tender and golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.

FRIED HEIRLOOM TOMATOES WITH HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK RANCH RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the buttermilk ranch: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, dill, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Make the fried tomatoes: Slice the tomatoes into ½-inch (1 ¼ cm) -thick slices. Lightly season the tomato slices on both sides with salt.
• Place ½ cup (60 G) of flour in a medium shallow bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, remaining ½ cup (60 G) flour, the cayenne, garlic powder. and the 1¼ teaspoons of salt and mix with a fork to combine.
• In another medium, whisk the eggs and buttermilk together.
• Dredge each tomato slice in the plain flour, then in the egg mixture, then in the seasoned cornmeal mixture.
• Pour ½ inch (1 ¼ cm) of canola oil into a large skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 400ºF (200ºC).
• Working in batches, fry the tomatoes for 1 minute on each side, until golden brown. Do not overcook the tomatoes, or they will become mushy inside. Transfer the fried tomatoes to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and season with salt.
• Serve the fried tomatoes with the buttermilk ranch.
• Enjoy!

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES (AUTHENTIC)

Steps:

• While preparing the dipping process for the tomatoes, heat oil and bacon drippings in a large pot over medium heat until the oil reaches 350 degrees.
• You will need a slotted spoon to drop the tomatoes into the hot oil.
• De-core and cut the ends off the green tomatoes.
• Slice tomatoes into 1/2 inch thickness and set aside in a medium-sized bowl.
• In a small bowl, set aside only 1 1/2 cups of the flour.
• In a medium bowl, mix the milk and eggs to create an egg wash.
• In a large bowl, combine remaining flour, cornmeal and salt.
• Add celery salt, pepper, onion powder and paprika.
• This is the cornmeal breading mixture for the tomatoes.
• Line a sheet pan with parchment paper to place the breaded tomatoes on after the final dredging.
• Begin the dipping process by dredging the tomatoes in the flour, then the egg wash, and finally through the cornmeal breading mixture.
• Repeat this process until all the tomatoes are breaded.
• Once the oil has reached 350 degrees, begin frying the tomatoes until golden brown on both sides.
• The tomatoes will float to the top when finished cooking.
• Drain on paper towels.