These air fryer green tomatoes provide a crunchy texture with a juicy inside. You’re about to take a bite into the perfect summer snacking food you never knew you were missing!
You can use these fried green tomatoes in an air fryer for a nice snack or top them on an air fryer hamburger for some amplified summer flavor.
About Time
- Prep Time 15 mins
- Cook Time 7 mins
- Total Time 22 mins
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 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 air fryer to 380 degrees.
- Dip each slice of tomato into the flour, then the egg, then finally the cornmeal mixture, making sure to coat the tomato slices fully.
- Place in the air fryer in a single layer and cook for 7-9 minutes, flipping and spritzing them with oil halfway through.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve with your choice of dipping sauce or let cool completely then freeze for up to 3 months.
Amount Per Serving
CALORIES: 186TOTAL FAT: 4gSATURATED FAT: 1gTRANS FAT: 0gUNSATURATED FAT: 2gCHOLESTEROL: 93mgSODIUM: 381mgCARBOHYDRATES: 31gFIBER: 3gSUGAR: 4gPROTEIN: 8g