Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

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Panko bread crumbs have a coarser texture than ordinary bread crumbs, which you can also use to coat the tomatoes. However, the panko crumbs will give them a uniquely light and crispy texture. —Jacquelynne Stine, Las Vegas, Nevada

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Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min.

Yield: 10 Servings

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Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
5 medium green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
Oil for deep-fat frying
Salt

Directions

In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour, eggs and bread crumbs. Dip tomatoes in flour, then in eggs; coat with bread crumbs.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry tomatoes, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately. Yield: 10 servings.

Originally published as Fried Green Tomatoes in Taste of Home August/September 2007