Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or coat it with cooking spray.
- Whisk the beaten eggs and lemon juice together in a small bowl.
- Place the flour into a separate small bowl.
- Combine the panko, parmesan, basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- Dredge each tomato slice in the flour and shake off any excess.
- Dip the floured tomato slices into the egg mixture.
- Press the tomato slices into the panko mixture, turning to coat them thoroughly with crumbs.
Oven Method
- Arrange the breaded tomato slices on the baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
- Mist both sides of each breaded tomato slice lightly with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Bake in the center of the oven for 20 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika.
- Serve hot with Caesar dressing for dipping.
Air Fryer Method
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Lightly coat the air fryer basket with oil spray.
- Place the breaded tomato slices in the basket in a single layer and mist the tops with oil.
- Air fry the slices for 5 minutes.
- Flip the slices and air fry for an additional 3 minutes.
- Garnish and serve according to the oven preparation instructions.
Nutrition
Notes
The breading process can make for a sticky mess on your fingers, so here's a breading tip: Use one hand for the dry ingredients, and the other for the wet (beaten egg). It can feel a bit awkward at first but it really speeds up the process once you get the hang of it.
If you have fresh basil, you can substitute one tablespoon of that, chopped, for the dried basil.
Air fryers vary in size, so the size of your appliance will determine how many pieces you can air fry at once. You will be doing them in batches, so it's a good idea to keep them in a low oven as they cook.