Perfect Fried Green Tomatoes

Recipe View Season tomato slices generously with salt and pepper. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View In a shallow bowl, combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. In a second shallow bowl, pour the buttermilk. In a third shallow bowl, whisk together cornmeal, parsley, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and cayenne pepper. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View Dredge each tomato slice in the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Dip into buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Press both sides of the tomato into the cornmeal mixture to create a thorough coating. Lay coated tomato slices on a baking sheet and let them rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the coating to adhere properly. (Prep time: 20 minutes)

Recipe View Heat the canola oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Use a thermometer to ensure accurate temperature. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Carefully drop tomato slices into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry until golden brown and floating, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. (Cook time: 6-9 minutes per batch)

Recipe View Remove fried green tomatoes with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, Cajun seasoning, and hot pepper sauce. Serve immediately with the crispy fried green tomatoes. (Prep time: 3 minutes)