Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large tomatoes, preferably beefsteak or heirloom
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup oil of choice (preferably olive oil)
- 1 cup cooked corn
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeds removed and sliced
- 3 tbsp red onion, diced
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Set up a dredging station with flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Slice tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
- Mix corn salsa ingredients in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet.
- Fry tomato slices for about 1 minute on each side until golden brown.
- Place fried tomatoes on paper towels to drain oil.
- Layer fried tomatoes and corn salsa on a plate to serve.
Notes
Choose ripe and firm tomatoes for the best texture.
Ensure oil is hot enough before frying for a crispy crust.
Don’t overcrowd the skillet while frying to maintain oil temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 50