Fried Green Tomatoes with Garlic-Basil Aioli
Fried Green Tomatoes with Garlic-Basil Aioli
Fried Green Tomatoes with Garlic-Basil Aioli
Fried Green Tomatoes with Garlic-Basil Aioli

Fried Green Tomatoes with Garlic-Basil Aioli

David Venable

This appetizer is easy to prepare and SO yummy. It was a favorite of mine growing up, and still is today. Get frying foodies!

Aioli

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup blended oil
  • 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
  • 3 egg yolks or 9 Tbsp pasteurized egg substitute
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Directions

To prepare the aioli, combine the olive oil and the blended oil in a measuring cup. Set aside. Place the garlic, egg yolks, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a blender . Pulse the ingredients until well-combined. Slowly pour the oil through the opening at the top of your blender. (The speed should be on low.) After the ingredients are well-blended and creamy, use a spatula to scoop the aioli into a small bowl. Fold in the fresh basil and oregano.
To prepare the tomatoes, combine the cornmeal, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, 1 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp of black pepper, dried basil, and dried oregano into a medium-size bowl . Set aside. Combine the flour and the remaining salt and pepper into a second bowl. Set aside. Whisk the eggs together in a third bowl.
First, dip the tomatoes in the flour mixture; coat completely. Then coat the tomatoes in the egg. Finally, dredge the slices in the cornmeal mixture and coat completely.
Pour about 1/4" of oil into a large skillet set over medium heat. After the oil is ready, add in the tomatoes (in batches, if necessary). Fry the tomatoes until golden brown on one side for about 3-4 minutes. Flip the tomatoes and cook until brown on the other side. Remove the slices from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with the aioli.

Tomatoes

  • 4 green tomatoes, ends removed and sliced 1/4" thick
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1-1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 3/4 tsp ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 eggs

Cook's Notes

Like a zesty dipping sauce? Kick up the recipe with cayenne, red pepper flakes, or even minced jalapeños.

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