Description
Southern comfort meets crispy perfection in these golden green tomatoes, a delightful twist on classic Southern cuisine. Crunchy cornmeal coating and tangy tomato slices create a mouthwatering dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large green tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
Seasoning:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal crispiness.
- Arrange green tomato slices on a plate, delicately seasoning both surfaces with salt and pepper to enhance natural flavors.
- Create three separate breading stations: one with flour, another with beaten eggs, and the third with seasoned panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder and paprika.
- Carefully coat each tomato slice by first dredging in flour, ensuring excess is gently shaken off.
- Submerge the floured slice into beaten eggs, allowing minimal egg residue to remain for optimal adherence.
- Roll the egg-coated slice in seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing gently to create a uniform, crispy exterior.
- Position the breaded tomato slices evenly on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between pieces.
- Lightly mist the breaded slices with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil to promote golden browning.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, rotating the baking sheet midway to ensure even, uniform crispness and golden color.
- Remove from the oven and allow a brief cooling period before serving alongside a complementary dipping sauce for a delightful appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- Choose firm, slightly underripe green tomatoes for the best texture and crispiness when baking.
- Pat tomato slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crunchier breading.
- Season breadcrumbs with additional herbs like dried thyme or oregano for extra flavor complexity.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with almond flour and use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs.
- Experiment with different spice blends in the breadcrumb mixture to customize the flavor profile.
- Ensure even coating by gently pressing breadcrumbs onto tomato slices for maximum crispiness.
- Use a wire rack on the baking sheet to help tomatoes crisp up more evenly and prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 30 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg