Fried Green Tomatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Trim 1/2 inch from the stem and blossom ends of tomatoes.
2. 2
   Slice tomatoes 1/4 inch thick.
3. 3
   Season tomato slices with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoons pepper; set aside.
4. 4
   In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and milk; set side.
5. 5
   In a second shallow bowl, whisk together flour, 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoons pepper; set aside,.
6. 6
   Place panko in a shallow bowl along with cornmeal, remaining teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoons pepper; stir to combine and set aide.
7. 7
   Working with one tomato slice at a time, coat tomatoes with flour mixture, shaking off excess.
8. 8
   Coat with egg mixture, followed by breadcrumb mixture.
9. 9
   Transfer to a wire rack set over a parchment-lined baking sheet; repeat process with remaining slices.
10. 10
    Heat 2 cups oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350F on a deep-fry thermometer.
11. 11
    Working in batches, carefully place tomatoes into the heated oil in a single layer, Fry until golden, turning once, 2-3 minutes per side.
12. 12
    Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
13. 13
    After frying half of the tomato slices, discard oil and heat remaining 2 cups oil in skillet; continue frying remaining tomato slices.
14. 14
    Serve tomatoes immediately with aioli.