Description
A delicious Crunchy Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich featuring crispy, tangy fried green tomatoes, smoky bacon, fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and creamy mayonnaise, all layered between toasted sturdy bread for the perfect balance of texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 firm, unripe green tomatoes, sliced about 1/3 inch thick
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4 leaves crisp leaf lettuce
- 1 ripe red tomato, sliced
- 4 slices sturdy bread such as sourdough or ciabatta
- Mayonnaise, as needed for spreading
Coating & Seasoning
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for gluten-free option)
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- Spices (such as salt, pepper, cayenne pepper to taste)
- Neutral oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fried Green Tomatoes: Slice the green tomatoes into medium-thick rounds (about 1/3 inch). Dredge each slice in a mixture of flour, cornmeal, and your chosen spices. Fry them in hot oil heated to around 350°F until golden and crispy on both sides. Drain on paper towels to preserve crunch.
- Cook the Bacon: In a skillet, cook the thick-cut bacon until crisp. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess grease while maintaining crunchiness.
- Toast the Bread: Lightly toast the slices of sturdy bread like sourdough or ciabatta to form a solid base that won’t get soggy from the fillings.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread mayonnaise evenly on each piece of toasted bread. Layer fresh lettuce leaves, ripe tomato slices, crispy bacon, and finish with the crunchy fried green tomatoes. Top with the second slice of bread and press gently to combine.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice the sandwich in half to reveal the colorful layers and serve immediately to enjoy the perfect blend of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Cut green tomatoes about 1/3 inch thick to ensure even cooking without mushiness.
- Maintain oil temperature around 350°F for the ideal golden crust on fried tomatoes.
- Drain fried tomatoes well on paper towels to keep them crispy and prevent soggy bread.
- Cook bacon thoroughly to a crisp texture for the best contrast.
- Layer lettuce between bacon and bread to create a moisture barrier and avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: fried green tomato, BLT sandwich, crispy sandwich, vegetarian option, gluten free sandwich