Best 7 Fried Green Tomatoes With Basil Mayonnaise Recipes

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Fried green tomatoes are a Southern classic dish made with unripened green tomatoes that are coated in a seasoned batter and fried until golden brown. They are often served with a dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing or ketchup. This article provides two delicious recipes for fried green tomatoes: one with a classic buttermilk batter and one with a panko breadcrumb coating. Both recipes are served with a flavorful basil mayonnaise dipping sauce.

The classic buttermilk batter is made with all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. The buttermilk adds a tangy flavor and helps to tenderize the tomatoes. The panko breadcrumb coating is made with panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper. The panko breadcrumbs give the tomatoes a crispy texture and the Parmesan cheese adds a nutty flavor.

Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under 30 minutes. The fried green tomatoes can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. They are also a great addition to a summer cookout or picnic.

The basil mayonnaise dipping sauce is made with mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped fresh basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. It is a creamy and flavorful sauce that pairs perfectly with the fried green tomatoes.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy these delicious fried green tomatoes with basil mayonnaise dipping sauce. They are a Southern classic that everyone will love.

Let's cook with our recipes!

FRIED GREEN TOMATO "BLT"



Fried Green Tomato

Categories     Leafy Green     Pork     Tomato     Appetizer     Bake     Basil     Summer     Prosciutto     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
18 1/8-inch-thick slices pancetta*
18 1/4-inch-thick slices green tomatoes (about 6 tomatoes)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
3 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 cup olive oil
6 1/4-inch-thick slices red tomatoes (about 2 tomatoes)
6 1/4-inch-thick slices yellow tomatoes (about 2 tomatoes)
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced arugula

Steps:

  • Puree basil, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, lemon juice, and mustard in processor until smooth. Transfer to small bowl; mix in remaining 1 cup mayonnaise and season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange pancetta in single layer on rimmed baking sheet. Cook until pancetta is just crisp, about 15 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Reduce oven temperature to 200°F.
  • Sprinkle all green tomato slices with salt and pepper. Place 1/2 cup flour in shallow bowl. Mix remaining 1/2 cup flour with cornmeal in another shallow bowl to blend. Working with 1 green tomato slice at a time, coat with flour, then egg, then flour-cornmeal mixture. Transfer to baking sheet. Line second baking sheet with paper towels. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry green tomatoes until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Using slotted spoon, transfer to prepared baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Keep warm in oven.
  • Sprinkle red and yellow tomatoes with salt and pepper. Place 1 fried green tomato slice on each of 6 plates. Spread each with 1 teaspoon basil mayonnaise, then top with 2 tablespoons arugula, 1 slice pancetta, 1 slice red tomato, another fried green tomato, 1 slice yellow tomato, pancetta, and another 2 tablespoons arugula. Spoon 1 teaspoon mayonnaise over arugula, then top with remaining fried green tomatoes. Spoon 1 teaspoon mayonnaise atop green tomato. Finish with remaining pancetta and serve.
  • *Pancetta, Italian bacon cured in salt, is available at Italian markets and some specialty food stores and supermarkets.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH BASIL MAYONNAISE



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Provided by Pat Neely

Categories     Bread     Sauce     Tomato     Side     Fry     Mayonnaise     Basil

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 hard green tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk
Dash hot sauce
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 cups Japanese panko bread crumbs
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 recipe Basil Mayonnaise (recipe follows)
Basil Mayonnaise
2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Creole mustard (see page 93)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
(makes about 1 1/4 cups)

Steps:

  • Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper. Place the flour on a plate. Whisk together the buttermilk and hot sauce in a shallow bowl or a pie tin. Whisk together the cornmeal and panko bread crumbs in a separate pie tin.
  • Working with one green-tomato slice at a time, coat the tomato first in flour (knocking off excess), then in the buttermilk, then finally in the cornmeal-bread crumb mixture. Transfer the breaded slice to a baking sheet, and repeat with the remaining slices.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°F. Line a second baking sheet with paper towels.
  • Heat 3/4 inch of vegetable oil in a medium skillet to 350°F. Working in batches, fry the tomato slices until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked tomatoes to the prepared baking sheet, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Keep the cooked tomatoes in the warm oven while you fry the remaining slices. Serve the tomatoes warm, with a generous dollop of Basil Mayonnaise.
  • Basil Mayonnaise
  • Pulse the basil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and mustard in a food processor fitted with a metal blade until smooth, then transfer to small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • The Basil Mayonnaise can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH BASIL MAYONNAISE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 green tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal

Steps:

  • For the basil mayonnaise: Pulse the basil, mayonnaise, lemon juice and mustard in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
  • For the fried tomatoes: Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper. Place the flour in a shallow dish. Whisk together the buttermilk and hot sauce in another shallow dish. Whisk together the panko and cornmeal in a third shallow dish. Working with 1 slice of tomato at a time, coat the tomato first in the flour, then in the buttermilk and then finally in the cornmeal. Repeat this process with the remaining slices.
  • Add enough vegetable oil to a large skillet to coat the bottom and heat over medium to medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the tomato slices until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Serve the tomatoes warm with the basil mayonnaise.

FRIED GREEN TOMATO BLT WITH SWEET BASIL MAYO



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Make and share this Fried Green Tomato BLT With Sweet Basil Mayo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
16 slices pancetta (1/8-inch thick)
8 slices country sandwich bread
1 cup loosely packed arugula
kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup rice flour, divided
1 large egg
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cornmeal
kosher salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
8 slices green tomatoes, 3/4 to 1-inch thick (about 2 medium green tomatoes)
vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • For the mayo:.
  • In a food processor, puree the basil, mayonnaise, lemon juice and mustard. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • For the sandwich:.
  • Place the pancetta slices in a large nonstick saute pan set over medium heat and saute on both sides until crispy, about 3 minutes per side. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate until ready to assemble the sandwich.
  • For the tomatoes:.
  • In a large shallow dish, add 1/4 cup flour. In a separate baking dish, beat the egg, buttermilk, baking powder and baking soda. In a separate large shallow dish, add the remaining 3/4 cup flour, cornmeal, salt and cayenne pepper. Dredge the tomatoes in the flour, followed by the egg mixture and finally coat with the cornmeal mixture, shaking off any excess in between dredges. Place the tomatoes on a wire cooling rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat the process with all the tomatoes. Pour a 1-inch layer of vegetable oil into a cast-iron skillet. Heat the oil over high heat until it reaches 350 degrees F. Carefully add 4 tomato slices to the oil and fry until the tomatoes are golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer the fried tomatoes to a baking sheet or plate lined with paper towels, season with salt and cool. Repeat with the remaining slices.
  • To assemble the sandwich:.
  • Slather each slice of bread with a generous amount of the basil mayo. Top 4 of the bread slices with 4 pieces of crispy pancetta, 2 fried green tomatoes and top with arugula. Finish by topping the sandwich off with the other slice of bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.3, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 47.1, Sodium 432.8, Carbohydrate 72.5, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.9, Protein 10.5

GRILLED GREEN TOMATOES WITH CREAMY BASIL SAUCE



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Make use of unripened green tomatoes, grilled and dressed with basil sauce, in this simple side that goes well with fried chicken or grilled steak.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 green tomatoes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. In a food processor, combine mayonnaise, basil, garlic, and lemon juice, and process until basil is finely chopped and sauce is smooth (add 1 to 2 teaspoons water if needed). Cut green tomatoes into 1/2-inch-thick slices, brush with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until lightly charred and softened, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and spoon sauce over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g

FRIED GREEN TOMATO BLT WITH BASIL MAYO



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Packed with different flavors, and even better than a traditional BLT. It's a crowd-pleaser, so it's great for casual dinner with friends. Make sure there's no red on the green tomatoes -- the red parts can dissolve when fried. If you're pressed for time, skip the sliced fresh tomatoes. The recipe is adapted from Bon Appetit.

Provided by fluffernutter

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups loosely packed basil
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
18 slices bacon
6 big green tomatoes, sliced into 18 slices
1 cup flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 egg, beaten
oil, for shallow frying
sliced red and yellow tomatoes
1 1/2 cups sliced arugula
12 slices good bread

Steps:

  • For the basil mayonnaise, puree the basil, 1/4 cup of the mayo, lemon juice and mustard in a blend until smnooth. Stir in the rest of the mayo. Refrigerate until needed.
  • Fry the bacon and drain.
  • Put half the flour on a plate or waxed paper. Combine the other half of the flour, all the cornmeal, and salt and pepper to taste. Arrange the flour, egg and cornmeal mixture in a row on a work surface. Dip each green tomato slice in flour, then egg, then cornmeal mixture, coating thickly. Pat the coating on. Fry in hot oil 2 minutes per side. Drain.
  • Make sandwiches by spreading bread with mayonnaise, then stacking green tomato, bacon, sliced tomato alternately. Top with arugula.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.1, Fat 30.8, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 60, Sodium 873.4, Carbohydrate 71.4, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 13.1, Protein 14

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

Tips:

  • Choose firm, unripe green tomatoes for frying. This will help them hold their shape and not become mushy.
  • Slice the tomatoes about 1/2-inch thick. This will ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Dredge the tomatoes in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. This will help them get crispy and golden brown.
  • Fry the tomatoes in hot oil until they are cooked through and golden brown. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan, or the tomatoes will not cook evenly.
  • Serve the tomatoes hot with basil mayonnaise. The mayonnaise will help to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.

Conclusion:

Fried green tomatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make Southern dish. They are perfect for a summer meal, and they can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. With their crispy coating and tangy flavor, fried green tomatoes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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