Panko Fried Green Tomatoes

Name: Panko Fried Green Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 servings.
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

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

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.

Nutrition Facts

3 pieces: 227 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.

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

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ebramkamp

Jun 7, 2019

I had lots of green tomatoes and didn't want to waste them. I made these with just a couple of adjustments. I used cornstarch instead of flour. I also seasoned the cornstarch with our local seafood seasoning mix which is salt, lemon and dill. After frying a couple of batches I would wipe out the frying pan, add oil and allow it to heat up before adding more prepped tomatoes. I kept the cooked tomatoes warm in a 250 degree oven, placed on a rack in a pan so they stayed crispy. I served them with ranch dressing. We ate every one of them and I had doubled the batch. These are delicious.
JANENOV46

Jun 20, 2017

Thank you so much for this, my hubs brought home some green tomatoes for me to fry. I am a Yankee and frankly this is something my mom never did. These were delicious and with ranch dressing just a do again.
Lynda

Mar 7, 2017

Help how do you fry them? I need details. Mine were terrible.
nelmax1

Jul 3, 2014

These are the best fried green tomatoes I have every had
Queenlalisa

Jul 5, 2013

I love fried green tomatoes and these are GREAT!
jumpersbrat

Aug 7, 2011

this is a simple an very easy recipe and tasted great