Fried Green Tomatoes with Smoked Tomato Basil Aioli
Fried green tomatoes are a summer staple! Use smoked tomatoes for a different aoili to dip on.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Servings: 6servings
Ingredients
For the tomatoes
1poundgreen tomatoes
3/4cupflour
1teaspoongarlic powder
1/4teaspoonAncho chile powder
1teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonpepper
2eggs
1/4cupwhole milk
2cupscornmeal
Oil for frying
For the aioli
2smoked tomato slices
1/2teaspoonsmoked paprika
1tablespoonlemon juice
1/2cupmayonnaise
2-3basil leaves
Pinchsalt
Instructions
Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices and discard ends.
Whisk together flour, garlic powder, chile powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
In a second bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Add cornmeal to a third bowl.
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, it's ready to go.
Dip tomato slices in flour mixture, coating evenly and tapping to remove excess. Coat in egg mixture, then dredge in cornmeal. Repeat with remaining slices.
Fry tomatoes for 2-3 minutes per side, then let drain on a paper towel.
To make the aioli, blend all ingredients together until smooth using an immersion blender or food processor. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve with the tomatoes.