How to Make Fried Green Tomatoes in the Air Fryer - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s nothing quite like the taste of crispy, tangy fried green tomatoes. And with the invention of the air fryer, making this Southern classic has become easier and healthier than ever. This recipe for Fried Green Tomatoes in the Air Fryer is a game-changer, allowing you to enjoy the deliciousness of this iconic dish without all the mess and guilt of traditional frying methods.

Green tomatoes are the unripe version of the red, ripe tomatoes we’re used to seeing in salads and sandwi...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • ⅓ cup self-rising flour
  • ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 green tomatoes, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray.
  • Pour egg in a shallow dish. Mix cornmeal, flour, panko, salt, and pepper in a second shallow dish. Dip each tomato slice in egg and then coat both sides in cornmeal mixture.
  • Place tomato slices in a single layer in the prepared basket and lightly mist the tops with cooking spray.
  • Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes. Flip tomatoes and spray any dry spots with cooking spray. Cook 4 more minutes and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining tomato slices.
  • Nutrition

    144 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 777mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 189mg