Green Tomato Fries With Fiery Ketchup

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb green tomato, cut into 1/4 inch sticks
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 3 tablespoons old bay seasoning
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less if you're a wimp like me)
• 1 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce (tabasco)
• 4 -6 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl combine the seasoned flour ingredients, and mix well. in a separate bowl combine fiery ketchup ingredients.
• 2 heat oil in deep fryer to 400 degrees.
• 3 for each serving, dip 4 ounces tomatoes in buttermilk, letting excess drain off and then dredge in seasoned flour. be sure to get all sides, press lightly while flouring so it will stick.
• 4 fry individual portions so you do not overcrowd fryer. deep fry for about 1 minute, until outside is golden brown. drain on paper towels.
• 5 serve with 2 ounces fiery ketchup for dipping. enjoy!