Crispy Air Fryer Green Tomatoes
Air fryer green tomatoes are crispy and golden brown and taste like they were fried, but without all that excess oil!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3-4 green tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup cornmeal
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
Optional
- pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4-inch slices and generously coat with salt. Let them sit for at least 5 minutes.
- Set up a breading station by putting the flour in one bowl, egg (whisked) in the second bowl, and the cornmeal, breadcrumbs, paprika, and cayenne pepper in the third bowl.
- Pat green tomato slices dry with a paper towel.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees.
- Dip each tomato slice into the flour, then the egg, then finally the cornmeal mixture, making sure to coat the tomato slices fully.
- Place the slices in the air fryer in a single layer and cook them for 7-9 minutes, flipping and spritzing them with oil halfway through.
- Remove them from the air fryer and serve with a dipping sauce, or let cool completely, then freeze for up to 3 months.
Video
Notes
- Slice the tomatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate. I aim for about 1/4-inch thick.
- Salt the tomato slices and let them sit for a few minutes to help pull out excess moisture. I give them about 5 minutes, then pat them dry.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. I cook in batches so each slice gets perfectly crispy.
- I flip the green tomatoes in the air fryer halfway through for even browning. Before flipping, I spritz the tops with olive oil spray, then flip and spritz the other side.
- I like to serve fried green tomatoes right away for the best texture, but they do stay nice and crispy as they cool.
- To reheat leftovers, cook in a preheated air fryer at 350 degrees for 3 to 4 minutes.
- If frozen, air fry them in a preheated air fryer at 350 degrees F for 4 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 381mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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