Fried Green Tomatillos

Fried green tomatillos are a southwestern version of a classic southern dish, fried green tomatoes. Perfect as a side dish or a burger topping. Recipe here!

Course Easy Appetizer Recipes

Cuisine American

Keyword chipotle, Fried Green Tomatoes, tomatillos

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings Servings

Calories 280kcal

Ingredients

Fried Green Tomatillo Ingredients:

3 - 4 medium tomatillos husks removed, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon chile powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
oil for frying

Creamy Chipotle Dip Ingredients:

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 - 3/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Make creamy chipotle dip first by whisking all ingredients together. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Season the tomatillos lightly with salt and pepper.
Set up an assembly line: In one bowl place flour, in another bowl whisk together the egg and milk, in a third bowl combine panko, cumin, chile powder and salt.
Dredge a tomatillo in the flour, dip it in the egg mixture and then dredge in the panko. Repeat with remaining tomatillos until all are coated.
Heat a 1/4 inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Drop a few panko bread crumbs in and if they sizzle its hot enough. Fry tomatillos, in batches if needed, until crispy and golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate, sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately with creamy chipotle dip.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan when frying the tomatillos. Cook in batches if needed. Overcrowding will result in less crispy fried tomatillos.

Start with 1/4 teaspoon of the chipotle powder if you're concerned about the spiciness of the dip. 3/4 was a little on the spicy side.

Nutrition information for estimation purposes only.

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