Fried Red Tomatoes Golden

Fried Red Tomatoes Golden

from lastminrecipes.com
Appetizers & Snacks
35 min
280 kcal / serving

Golden, crispy tomato slices coated in Parmesan and fried to perfection. A savory summer treat.

Ingredients

  • 5 largebeefsteak tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-1/2 inch rounds
  • ½ teaspoongarlic powder
  • ½ cupbuttermilk
  • 2 largeeggs
  • 1 cupcornmeal
  • ½ cupall-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cupsgrated parmesan
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • ½ teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1 cupvegetable oil or olive oil spray for frying
  • ¼ cupchopped fresh basil for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Place tomato slices on paper towel-lined racks and sprinkle with garlic powder. Let drain for 20 minutes, patting dry if needed.

  2. 2

    In one bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs. In another bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, parmesan, salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Working in batches, dredge tomato slices in the buttermilk mixture, then the cornmeal mixture to fully coat.

  4. 4

    For frying: Heat 1/2 inch oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Fry tomatoes for 2-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    For air frying: Arrange breaded tomatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, spray with olive oil. Air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

  6. 6

    Let cool slightly and serve the fried red tomatoes warm, garnished with fresh basil if desired.