Fried Green Tomatoes with Guacamole Aioli
Summary
Fried Green Tomatoes with Guacamole Aioli
Fried Green Tomatoes with Guacamole Aioli
Welcome to my kitchen! Craving classic fried green tomatoes but want a healthier, oven-baked twist? In this video, I’ll show you how to make crispy, golden-brown fried green tomatoes without deep frying! Plus, we’re whipping up a creamy, zesty homemade Guacamole Aioli that’s the perfect dipping sauce.This easy, delicious Southern-inspired recipe is perfect for appetizers, snacks, or side dishes.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Fried Green Tomatoes Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Add 3-4 T of extra virgin olive oil to the baking sheet and move around to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Set up a dredging station with 3 rimmed dishes: one for flour, one for beaten eggs and one for breadcrumbs.
- Add 1 T spice blend to the dish with the flour and mix thoroughly.
- Add ¼ tsp. kosher salt to the dish with beaten eggs and mix thoroughly with a splash of water.
- Add 2 T spice blend to the dish with the breadcrumbs and mix thoroughly.
- Dredge each tomato into the flour first, turn to coat both sides.
- Next, dip each tomato into the egg mixture, coat on both sides.
- Lastly, place each tomato into the breadcrumbs and press to coat on both sides.
- Transfer the tomatoes to the prepared baking sheet prepared with oil.
- Spray the tops of each tomato with extra virgin olive oil (this will give you a super crunchy texture).
- Note: if you don’t have spray oil, just add more oil to your baking sheet and turn the tomatoes over to coat on the other side.
- Place the sheet in the oven on the middle rack. Bake for 30 minutes total, turning the tomatoes halfway through the cooking time (at 15 minutes).
- Serve and enjoy with my guacamole dipping sauce or your favorite.
Guacamole Aioli Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and enjoy!
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Let us know how it was!Why the oven-baked method gives a crispy crust
The crunchy result comes from a few elements used in the method:
- Panko breadcrumbs: Their larger, flakier pieces create more surface area and small air pockets, which helps the coating brown and remain crisp in the oven.
- Surface oil: A light film of oil on the pan and a spray on top promote browning of the breadcrumbs during baking.
- Turning once: Flipping at the halfway point encourages even browning on both sides.
Watch Dr. J Make Fried Green Tomatoes with Guacamole Aioli
Watch Dr. J make Fried Green Tomatoes with Guacamole Aioli and see how it comes together.
