Description
Enjoy the taste of fried green tomatoes with a healthier twist using this easy oven-fried green tomatoes recipe. Crispy and flavorful, these green tomatoes make a delicious side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 medium green tomatoes (sliced 1/4-inch thick)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
Breading Mixture:
- 3/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the coating: Place flour in a shallow dish. In another dish, whisk together eggs and milk. In a third dish, combine cornmeal, panko, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the tomatoes: Dip each tomato slice in flour, then egg mixture, and finally in the cornmeal-panko mixture. Place on the baking sheet and spray with olive oil.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 1–2 minutes.
- These tomatoes are versatile and can be served as a side dish, appetizer, or sandwich topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 slices
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
