(vegan) Fried Green Tomatoes

from https://yupitsvegan.com/vegan-fried-green-tomatoes/

These were really great. I made them in a nonstick 12" skillet and I think that--both the size and the nonstick surface--really helped. 

4 large unripe/green tomatoes, cut into 1/4 or 1/8 inch slices 

flour mixture:

1 cup all-purpose flour  

1/4 tsp salt 

1/4 tsp paprika 

1/4 tsp garlic powder 

liquid mixture:

1/2 cup aquafaba  

2 tbsp unsweetened extra creamy oat milk 

breading mixture:

1/2 cup panko-style breadcrumbs 

1/2 cup cornmeal 

2 tsp salt 

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Put (well-mixed) flour and breading mixtures on small plates; put liquid mixture in shallow bowl

Put oil in large pan to reach about 1/2". Heat over medium heat to 360 degrees. If you don't have a thermometer you can put one popcorn kernel in the oil at the beginning--when it pops, the oil should be about 360 degrees. 

Lightly dip the tomato into flour mixture. Shake off excess. Dip into liquid, let excess drip off.  Then dip it into the breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to adhere the coating. Let any excess crumbs fall off and place the battered tomato on a plate.

Put tomatoes into hot oil without crowding. Brown on one side (about 2-3 minutes) then flip and fry on other side. Turn/remove with slotted wood spoon. Place on paper towels to drain.