BLT with Crispy Fried Tomatoes and Avocado

Name: BLT with Crispy Fried Tomatoes and Avocado
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, whisked; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 c. panko breadcrumbs; 1 oz. Parmesan, grated (about 1/4 cup); 2 large tomatoes, cut into 8 (1/2-inch) slices; 1 c. canola oil; 1/2 c. mayonnaise; 8 slices sourdough bread, toasted; 1 avocado, sliced; 8 slices cooked bacon; 4 romaine leaves

This combo is a summertime classic.

By Charlyne MattoxPublished: May 8, 2023

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blt with crispy fried tomatoes and avocado

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

High summer is tomato season, when farm stands and gardens are bursting, sometimes literally, with ripe fruit.

This peak-season produce deserves to be treated extra-special. Instead of just tossing it in any old sandwich, give it a home that's a little more worthwhile. Like this BLT for instance, which doubles down on the crispiness of the bacon by battering and frying the tomato.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, whisked
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 oz. Parmesan, grated (about 1/4 cup)
2 large tomatoes, cut into 8 (1/2-inch) slices
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
8 slices sourdough bread, toasted
1 avocado, sliced
8 slices cooked bacon
4 romaine leaves

Directions

1. Step 1Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. Season with salt and pepper. Place panko and Parmesan in a third shallow bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2Heat oil in a large, straight- sided or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Dip tomatoes in flour, then egg (allowing excess to drip off), then panko mixture, pressing to help adhere. Fry, in two batches, turning once, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to wire rack.
3. Step 3Spread mayonnaise on bread, dividing evenly. Top four pieces of bread with avocado, bacon, romaine, and tomatoes, dividing evenly. Top with remaining 4 slices of bread.