Crispy Air Fryer Green Tomatoes

4.42 from 151 votes

Air fryer green tomatoes are crispy and golden brown and taste like they were fried, but without all that excess oil!

Prep Time15

Cook Time7

Total Time22

Course: Air Fryer Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 186kcal

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.

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.