Best 9 Zesty Fried Green Tomatoes Recipes

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In the realm of Southern cuisine, few dishes evoke the essence of summer quite like zesty fried green tomatoes. This delectable dish, often served as an appetizer or side, captures the essence of the season with its vibrant green color, tangy flavor, and crispy texture. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will lead you through the steps of creating the perfect zesty fried green tomatoes, ensuring a culinary experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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FRIED GREEN TOMATOES RECIPE (OVEN-FRIED!)



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Oven-Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe - Make ultra-crispy, tangy fried green tomatoes with less oil and less mess by baking in the oven! Our healthier oven baked fried green tomatoes recipe can even easily be made gluten free.

Provided by Sommer Collier

Categories     Appetizer     Snack

Number Of Ingredients 9

3-4 unripe green tomatoes
1 ½ cups Panko breadcrumbs
¾ cup buttermilk
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (creole seasoning)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons oil (vegetable oil, olive oil)
Caesar Dressing for dipping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set out a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle the oil on the baking sheet and spread it around with a spoon or brush.
  • Slice the tomatoes into ¼ inch rounds. Set aside.
  • Set out 3 bowls. Pour the flour in one bowl, and the panko in the seconds bowl. In the third bowl combine the buttermilk, Cajun seasoning, salt, and cumin. Mix well.
  • One at a time, dip the slices of tomato in the flour. Shake off the excess flour and dip the tomato slice in the buttermilk. Shake off the excess buttermilk over the bowl, then dip the slice in breadcrumbs.
  • Lay each slice on the baking sheet, then flip it so it is coated in oil on both sides. Repeat with the remaining green tomato slices.
  • Bake for 12 minutes. Use a small spatula to flip the tomato slices over. Then bake again for 12 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Serve warm with a side of Caesar dressing for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 pc, Calories 64 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 212 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

BARB'S FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH ZESTY SAUCE



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An awesome recipe for southern fried green tomatoes.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes     Fried Green Tomato Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup potato flakes
36 thin wheat crackers (such as Wheat Thins®)
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup butter-flavored granules (such as Butter Buds®)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup butter flavored shortening (such as Crisco®)
5 green tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
3 eggs, beaten
¼ cup buttermilk ranch dressing
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)

Steps:

  • Place potato flakes, wheat crackers, flour, butter-flavored granules, salt, and pepper into a food processor. Pulse until the crackers are finely crushed, then transfer mixture to a bowl.
  • Melt the butter flavored shortening in a skillet over medium-high heat. Dip the tomato slices one at a time into the eggs, then the cracker mixture. Pan fry the tomatoes in the shortening until golden brown on both sides, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Mix the ranch dressing, sour cream, and hot pepper sauce in a bowl. Serve the fried tomatoes with topped with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 76.7 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 585.1 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

BEST FRIED GREEN TOMATOES



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You can also fry up red tomatoes with this recipe but make sure they are not over ripe or they will be mushy. Serve these tomatoes outside with a glass of iced tea one summer night and enjoy the sunset with someone you love.

Provided by Diana Swenson-Siegel

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes     Fried Green Tomato Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large green tomatoes
2 eggs
½ cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
½ cup bread crumbs
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 quart vegetable oil for frying

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 95.4 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 1136 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

ZESTY FRIED GREEN TOMATOES



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You don't have to be from the South to savor this traditional treat-a wonderful way to use up unripened fall tomatoes. We start our tomato plants in early spring so we can enjoy their bounty as long as possible.-Gladys Gibbs, Brush Creek, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 medium green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
Salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Sprinkle both sides of tomatoes with salt; let stand for 10 minutes. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs. In another shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, cheese, flour and seasonings. Pat tomatoes dry. Dip in eggs, then coat with cornmeal mixture., In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. Fry tomatoes, a few at a time, for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown, adding more oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH SPICY RANCH DRESSING



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Miss Brown's House Seasoning, recipe follows
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 cups panko
Canola oil, for frying
3 green tomatoes, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices
Kosher salt
Spicy Ranch Dressing, recipe follows
1/2 cup of your favorite ranch dressing
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Stir together the flour and 1 teaspoon of the House Seasoning in a shallow pie plate or baking dish. In a separate baking dish, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. In a third baking dish, stir together the panko and remaining 2 teaspoons House Seasoning.
  • Pour enough oil to come 1 inch up the sides of a large cast-iron skillet and heat to 375 degrees F over medium-high heat.
  • Working with one tomato slice at a time, dredge the in the flour mixture, shaking to remove any excess. Dip in the egg wash, letting any excess drip off. Coat in the panko mixture and then place on a plate. Repeat with the remaining tomato slices. Working in batches, fry the tomatoes until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on a wire rack set in a sheet tray and sprinkle with salt while still hot. Serve warm with Spicy Ranch Dressing.
  • Stir together the ranch dressing, sriracha, sour cream and paprika in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 quarts vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup buttermilk
4 large eggs
2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
4 green tomatoes (about 1 pound), sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup hot vinegar peppers, drained and finely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons hot vinegar pepper juice
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

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.

SPICY DEEP-FRIED GREEN TOMATOES



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Make and share this Spicy Deep-Fried Green Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by momma213

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 19m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large green tomatoes (larger size)
1 cup flour
1 (8 1/2 ounce) package corn muffin mix, martha white, jiffy
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
3/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix (extra spicy)
salt & pepper, to taste
oil, for deep fryer

Steps:

  • Heat oil 400 degrees.
  • Wash and slice green tomatoes in 1/4 inch slices.
  • In medium bowl mix flour, corn meal and seasoning, set aside.
  • Mix eggs and milk, set aside.
  • Dip tomatoe slices in flour, then in egg, shake off excess, then dip back in flour mixture, shaking to knock off some of the extra loose breading.
  • Deep fry turning once till golden brown and they will float.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve with Ranch dressing.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.9, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 109.1, Sodium 736.1, Carbohydrate 75.9, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 19.8, Protein 13.3

ZESTY TOMATOES



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I love having pints of these spicy tomatoes in the freezer to use in place of canned stewed tomatoes with green chilies in my favorite recipes. Beside, home-grown is always much better than store-bought.-Cathy Hardin, Santa Monica, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 5 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 medium tomatoes
3 green peppers, chopped
2 large onions, chopped
1 cup water
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 to 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Scald, peel and chop tomatoes; place in a kettle. Add remaining ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat 45 minutes, stirring often. Cool slightly; pack into freezer containers. Freeze up to 8 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPICY FRIED GREEN TOMATOES



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Categories     Pepper     Tomato     Fry

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 recipe - 2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 can (12 fluid ounce) beer
1/2 cup (for frying) oil
1 recipe - 5 green tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the flour, black pepper, red pepper, garlic powder, eggs, and beer. The mixture should resemble pancake batter.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dip tomato slices in the batter to coat, then fry in the skillet 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
  • Eat while hot.

Tips for Making Zesty Fried Green Tomatoes:

- Choose firm, unripe green tomatoes for the best texture and flavor. - Slice the tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices. - Dredge the tomato slices in a mixture of flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper. - Fry the tomato slices in hot oil until golden brown and crispy. - Drain the tomato slices on paper towels to remove excess oil. - Serve the fried green tomatoes with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, ketchup, or honey mustard.

Conclusion:

Zesty fried green tomatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for summer gatherings and potlucks. With their crispy coating and tangy flavor, these tomatoes are sure to be a hit. So next time you have a craving for something fried and flavorful, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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