Crunch Into These Fried Feta BLT Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 8 thick-cut smoked bacon slices
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 8 slices sourdough bread
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• Sunflower (or vegetable) oil
• 1 14-ounce block Feta cheese
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large free-range eggs
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup Spicy Herb Homemade Mayo or prepared mayo
• 8 burger-size lettuce leaves
• 1 large tomato