Keto Fried Green Tomatoes With Zesty Sauce {PALEO + GF}
Published Apr 20, 2021 Updated Feb 02, 2024
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Keto Fried Green Tomatoes
Growing up, fried green tomatoes were a weekend summer tradition in my family. My Sourthern Grandma Sue made the absolute best tomatoes with dipping sauce. To mimic that flavor in a healthier way, I came up with Keto Fried Green Tomatoes that won’t disappoint. These are so flavorful and pairing it with my zesty new sauce takes them over the top.
Tips and Tricks: Keto Fried Green Tomatoes
- Slice the tomatoes 1/4-1/2 inches thick. I recommend not cutting them super thin because they will get soggy really quick.
- Use a cast iron skillet to fry and don’t drench the tomato slices in oil. The key is only having about 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch of oil in the skillet.
- Cook them in batches and don’t over crowd them in the skillet.
- A few minutes on each side will do the trick. Don’t overcook.
- Make sure not to flip them over and over. I like to only flip them once. This will ensure that all that crispy coating stays in place and doesn’t fall off.
- Once cooked, place them in a single layer on a paper towel to drain off any excess oil.
Zesty Dipping Sauce
If you have followed me very long, you know I am a sauce gal. I love a good sauce and coming up with new recipes is my JAM! This new Zesty Dipping Sauce is incredible and pairs amazing with the fried tomatoes. It is super simple and requires ingredients you may already have on hand; my homemade mayo, horseradish mustard, crushed red peppers, garlic powder, paprika and salt, pepper and lemon juice.
If you have any extra sauce left, add to a mason jar with a lid and pop in the fridge. It will last up to a week. This sauce will go great with chicken, steak fish and even on top of veggies.
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Keto Fried Green Tomatoes (Paleo)
Ingredients
Fried Green Tomatoes
- 3 medium green tomatoes sliced (1/4-1/2 inch thick)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup crushed pork rhinds
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- avocado oil for frying
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablspoons unsweetened coconut milk canned
Zesty Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup homemade mayo
- 1 1/2 teaspoons horsheradish mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt/pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red peppers
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes into ¼-1/2 inch slices and dry them by pressing between a paper towel. Mix the almond flour, pork rinds, garlic powder, onion powder and parsley together in a bowl. Beat the eggs and coconut milk together in a separate bowl.
- Dip the tomatoes into the egg mixture and then transfer into the breading mixture. Shake off any excess breading and place sheet pan.
Frying
- Once all the tomatoes are coated, heat a cast iron skillet to medium/high heat and add the avocado oil, around 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch of oil. Fry the tomatoes in batches for 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Once cooked, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels so any excess oil can drain off. Mix all the sauce ingredients together in a mason jar or bowl.Â
- Serve immeditaly with the dipping sauce.Â
Air Fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees. Arrange the tomatoes in a single layer, cooking in batches. Cook for4Â minutes per side, flip and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown.
Oven
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the tomatoes in a single layer.Preheat the oven to 425F. Spray the tomatoes with oilve oil cooking spray. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
Notes
- I love the Epic brand pork rhinds.Â
- Slice the tomatoes 1/4-1/2 inches thick. I recommend not cutting them super thin because they will get soggy really quick.
- A few minutes on each side will do the trick. Don't overcook.
- Make sure not to flip them over and over. I like to only flip them once. This will ensure that all that crispy coating stays in place and doesn't fall off.
- Cook them in batches and don't over crowd them in the skillet.
- 2 NET CARBS PER 2 TOMATOES WITH 1 1/3 TBSP SAUCEÂ
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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