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Air Fryer Green Tomatoes

Crispy and delicious, try this easy air fryer recipe for green tomatoes. Get the perfect texture and flavor every time!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 365 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

Prepare the Green Tomatoes:

  • Slice the green tomatoes into ¼-inch thick slices.
    2 green tomatoes
  • Pat them dry with paper towels and season each slice generously with salt and pepper.
    Salt and pepper

Set Up the Coating Stations:

  • Prepare three shallow dishes or pie plates for the breading process.
  • Dish 1: Add all-purpose flour.
    ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • Dish 2: Whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
    2 large eggs, ½ cup buttermilk
  • Dish 3: Combine Panko breadcrumbs and cornbread mix.
    1 cup Panko breadcrumbs

Preheat the Air Fryer:

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).

Bread the Tomato Slices:

  • Take each tomato slice and follow these steps
  • Dredge in the flour, ensuring it's coated evenly.
  • Dip into the egg and buttermilk mixture.
  • Press the tomato slice into the Panko and cornbread mixture, coating both sides thoroughly. Add a touch more salt if desired.
    1 cup cornbread mix

Air Fry the Tomato Slices:

  • Lightly mist the air fryer basket with olive oil or vegetable oil spray to prevent sticking.
    Olive oil or vegetable oil spray
  • Place 4 tomato slices in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overlapping.
  • Mist the tops of the tomato slices with oil as well.
  • Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.

Flip and Air Fry Again:

  • Carefully flip the tomato slices over using tongs.
  • Mist the tops with a bit more oil.
  • Air fry for an additional 3 minutes or until the tomatoes are golden brown and crispy.
  • Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to repeat the cooking process in batches until all tomato slices are cooked.

Serve:

  • Once the green tomatoes are crispy and golden brown, remove them from the air fryer.
  • Serve your delicious air fried green tomatoes as a delightful appetizer or side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 11gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 1058mgPotassium: 347mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 809IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 3mg
Keyword airfryer, green, tomatoes
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