Easy Italian Fried Green Tomatoes with Garlic Basil Aioli
A crunchy salty appetizer with an Italian twist and garlic basil aioli dipping sauce. Easy Fried Green Tomatoes fried in olive oil.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 141kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- 1 food processor
- 1 large saute pan
Ingredients
Fried Green Tomatoes
- 3 green tomatoes, sliced ¼ inch thick
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs, whisked
- ¼ olive oil
Garlic Basil Aioli
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 handful basil, minced or ground
- ¼ mayonaisse
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, paprika, and parmesan. Dip the tomatoes in the egg and then dredge them in breadcrumbs.
- Combine garlic, basil, mayo, olive oil, and salt in a food process and process until completely mixed.
- Add olive oil to the saute pan on medium heat. Once the olive oil is hot, add the tomatoes and fry each side for approximately 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and sprinkle with salt. Serve with the aioli!
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Notes
- You can bread the tomatoes a day in advance to save time. Placing them in the refrigerator will actually make them slightly less moist and lead to a crispier fry.
- After frying the tomatoes, place them on a wire rack so they remain crispy. Although a paper towel-lined plate will work, it will still leave them a little soggy. It's always best to use a wire rack.
Nutrition
Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 673mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 833IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg
