Description
These Easy Oven-Fried Green Tomatoes are a delicious twist on a classic Southern favorite. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, they make a perfect appetizer or side dish. Baked to perfection, these green tomatoes are a healthier alternative to traditional fried green tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomatoes:
- 3 medium green tomatoes, sliced ½-inch thick
Breading:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ¾ cup cornmeal
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Drizzling or Brushing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Set up breading station: Prepare three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of cornmeal, panko, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge the tomatoes: Coat each tomato slice in flour, dip into the egg, then coat in the cornmeal mixture. Place on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle with oil: Lightly drizzle or brush the tops of the coated slices with olive oil or melted butter.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- These oven-fried green tomatoes pair well with ranch dressing, remoulade, or a drizzle of hot honey.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 slices
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
