Perfect Fried Green Tomatoes

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Season tomato slices with salt and pepper.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': '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.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Gently drop tomato slices into hot oil and cook until crispy, golden brown and floating, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'To make the dipping sauce: Whisk ranch dressing, Cajun seasoning, and hot pepper sauce together in a small bowl. Serve sauce with fried tomato slices.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (5 servings total)

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