OVEN FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

OVEN FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

• 4 medium green tomatoes, sliced about 1/4-inch thin
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a cooking rack on top.
3. Mix olive oil with panko in a bowl. Add cornmeal, parmesan, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne, stirring well to combine, and spread mixture in an even layer on a plate.
4. Dip tomato slices in eggs, letting any excess mixture drip back into the bowl, then press into the breading mixture on both sides to coat and carefully lay on the baking sheet. Repeat with all slices.
5. Bake for 20 minutes, turn over and bake an additional 20-25 minutes, or until crisp and golden