CRISPY Fried Tomato Sandwich | Possibly the BEST Tomato Sandwich EVER

This crispy fried tomato sandwich is what comfort food is all about. It’s filled with flavors, made with simple everyday ingredients, and done in about 20 minutes. Serve it next to a handful of chips and a couple of ice-cold beers, or some chilled club soda, and you’re going to have the best moment in your day.

To make this sandwich, I used beefsteak tomatoes. But you can use any type of tomatoes you like. Either way, make sure to salt the slices of tomato and let them rest for 10 minutes. By taking this step, the salt will extract the water from the tomatoes; that way, the breading doesn’t get soggy, and you end up with that beautiful crispy texture.

For the bread, I used brioche buns, as their hearty texture works perfectly with this sandwich. You can use another type of bread if you prefer. Just make sure to lightly toast the bread. That way, once you add the ingredients in there, it doesn’t get mushy and break apart.

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: You can make the breaded tomatoes ahead of time and then fry when ready. They will hold for up to 3 days in the fridge and freeze for up to 3 months.

Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
MY COOKWARE
MY CHEF´S KNIFE
EXTRA VIRGIN SPANISH OLIVE OIL

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CRISPY Fried Tomato Sandwich

Course Main Course

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 587 kcal

Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

• 2 large beefsteak tomatoes
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour 60 grams
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp milk 15 ml
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 60 grams
• 1 tsp garlic powder 3 grams
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano 0.50 grams
• 1/4 cup grated Manchego cheese 30 grams
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 125 grams
• 2 cloves garlic (finely grated)
• 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.25 grams
• 1 tsp lemon juice 5 ml
• 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 8 ml
• 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
• handful romaine lettuce
• 4 brioche buns
• sea salt & black pepper
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 120 ml

Instructions

1. Cut the tomatoes into 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick rounds, then add them over some paper towels in a single layer and season with salt on both sides, set aside for 10 minutes

2. Add the flour into a bowl, crack the egg into a separate bowl, add in the milk, and season with salt & pepper, whisk together, add the panko breadcrumbs into a third separate bowl, add in the garlic powder, dried oregano, and grated cheese, and mix together

3. Add the yogurt into a bowl, along with the grated garlic, paprika, lemon juice, and olive oil, season with salt & pepper, and whisk together until well mixed

4. After leaving the tomatoes for 10 minutes, transfer them over some new paper towels and pat completely dry, removing any excess salt

5. Heat a medium-sized fry pan with a medium heat and add in 1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil

6. While the oil is heating, coat the slices of tomato first in the flour, then into the egg wash, and finally into the panko breadcrumbs

7. Once the oil is nice and hot, add in the breaded tomatoes, cook in batches to not overcrowd the pan, fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden and crispy, then transfer over a wire rack (to keep your fried tomatoes warm while cooking in batches, just add them into a preheated oven at its lowest setting)

8. Lightly toast the brioche buns

9. To assemble the sandwiches, add some of the yogurt sauce over the bottom slice, then top off with some sliced red onion, a couple of romaine lettuce leaves, and one fried tomato, then add some of the yogurt sauce over the top slice and place it over the sandwich, serve at once, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Spanish Olive Oil I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts

CRISPY Fried Tomato Sandwich

Amount Per Serving

Calories 587 Calories from Fat 252

% Daily Value*

Fat 28g43%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 12g

Cholesterol 63mg21%

Sodium 492mg21%

Potassium 573mg16%

Carbohydrates 67g22%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 20g40%

Vitamin A 2378IU48%

Vitamin C 26mg32%

Calcium 224mg22%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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