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Oven Fried Green Tomatoes

Healthier "Fried" Green Tomatoes are crisp and delicious without the mess and extra calories. Perfect for the end of season unripe tomatoes

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 52 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3-4 tomatoes unripe, green
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour or all-purpose gluten-free flour
  • 2 eggs large, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice lemon juice
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • ½ cup Panko bread crumbs or gluten-free panko
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • olive oil for misting

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°
  2. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet by spraying with cooking spray, or lining with parchment paper
  3. In a small bowl, combine beaten eggs and lemon juice
  4. Put the flour Into another small bowl
  5. In a larger bowl, whisk together the panko, parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, thyme, salt & pepper.
  6. Cut tomatoes into ¼ inch slices
  7. One by one, dredge each slice in flour, shaking off excess
  8. Dip each flour-dredged tomato slice in the beaten egg mixture
  9. Put the flour and egg coated tomato slice in the panko mixture, turning and pressing to coat with crumbs.
Oven Method
  1. Arrange the breaded tomato slices on a baking sheet, spaced apart evenly.
  2. Lightly mist each breaded tomato slice with olive oil or cooking spray, then turn and do the same on the other side.
  3. Bake in the center of the oven for 20 minutes, turning halfway through
  4. Sprinkle with paprika for garnish
  5. Serve hot, with Caesar dressing for dipping
Air Fryer Method
  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°
  2. Lightly mist the air fryer basket with oil
  3. Place breaded tomato slices in the basket and mist the tops with oil, keeping the slices separated
  4. Air Fry for 5 minutes
  5. Flip, and air fry for 3 minutes more
  6. Garnish and serve as per Oven instructions

Notes

  • The breading process can make for a sticky mess on your fingers, so here's a breading tip: Use one hand for the dry ingredients, and the other for the wet (beaten egg). It can feel a bit awkward at first but it really speeds up the process once you get the hang of it.
  • If you have fresh basil, you can substitute one tablespoon of that, chopped, for the dried basil.
  • Air fryers vary in size, so the size of your appliance will determine how many pieces you can air fry at once. You will be doing them in batches, so it's a good idea to keep them in a low oven as they cook.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Piece Calories 52kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 194mg (8%) Potassium 92mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 328IU (7%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 52

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Piece
Calories 52kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 194mg 8%
Potassium 92mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 328IU 7%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.