fried green tomatoes

fried green tomatoes - this is the recipe you make when you already have a bunch of ripe tomatoes to cook and don’t need anymore. pluck a couple green tomatoes and fry them. i love eating this with a spicy sauce or even putting them on a gorgeous BLT!

• 3-4 green tomatoes - preferably completely green, they are not going to hold the breading as well if they are already turning

• 1 cup flour

• 2 eggs, whisked

• 1 tbsp milk

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• salt & pepper

  • slice your tomatoes into ½ inch slices, place them on a paper towel. sprinkle with salt & pepper

  • prep your dredging station - it is important that every step of the way is well seasoned

    • flour: 1 cup flour mixed with ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, pinch of salt, pinch of pepper

    • eggs: 2 eggs whisked with 1 tbsp milk, pinch of salt, pinch of pepper

    • panko: 1 cup of panko bread crumbs mixed with ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, pinch of salt, pinch of pepper

  • using one hand for dry mixtures and one for the wet mixture, dip each slice into the flour, then the egg - make sure to let any excess drip off, then breadcrumbs

  • i started frying my slices while i was breading because i was short on time - i would suggest you bread all of your slices and then focus on the frying

  • when frying depending on the size of your pan do 3-5 slices at a time - just try not to overcrowd the pan

  • flip once for even cooking

  • when done remove from oil and place on a wire rack

  • sprinkle with flaky sea salt

  • serve with a sauce of your choice - here i made a grated tomato sauce, but you could also do a herby ranch or aioli.

  • i also love to put these on sandwiches - like a BLT or breakfast sandwich

BLT/FGT - aka bacon lettuce tomato & fried green tomato

bacon, egg, feta, fried green tomato breakfast sandwich