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Slice green tomatoes and lay them on paper towels. Salt both sides and let them sit while you set up the dredge.
Whisk flour, salt, and pepper in bowl 1.
Beat eggs with hot sauce in bowl 2.
Stir together cornmeal, flour, panko, salt, and pepper in bowl 3.
Dredge each tomato slice in order: flour, then egg, then the cornmeal mix. Press to coat.
Lay the breaded slices on a plate and chill for 20 minutes.
Heat oil to 350F.
Fry the slices for 3 to 4 minutes, until deeply golden. Drain on paper towels.
Blend goat cheese, honey, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
Smear red pepper jelly on the plate. Layer on whipped goat cheese, a fried tomato, more jelly, another tomato, more goat cheese, and a final swipe of jelly.
Top with crumbled goat cheese and torn fresh basil. Serve right away.
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Salting the tomatoes and chilling them for 20 minutes after breading are the two non-negotiables for a crust that stays crispy instead of sliding off.
Hold the oil at a steady 350F and do not crowd the pan.
Use firm, fully green (unripe) tomatoes - ripe ones are too soft and watery and fall apart in the dredge.
Make-ahead: bread the tomatoes and whip the goat cheese up to a few hours ahead and keep both chilled. Fry right before serving.
Can I use ripe tomatoes?
No, use firm, fully green (unripe) tomatoes as ripe ones are too soft and watery and fall apart in the dredge.
How can I make this gluten-free?
Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and gluten-free panko.
What can I substitute for goat cheese?
Whipped feta or plain cream cheese (with the same honey and cream) can be used as a milder substitute.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, you can bread the tomatoes and whip the goat cheese a few hours ahead and keep both chilled. Fry right before serving.
How should I store leftovers?
Store components separately - tomatoes airtight in the fridge up to 2 days, whipped goat cheese up to 5 days. Reheat the tomatoes in a 400F oven or air fryer for 5 to 7 minutes.
