Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 3 firm green tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk or water
- ½ cup cornmeal
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes
- Slice tomatoes into ½-inch rounds.
- Sprinkle lightly with salt and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Pat dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
- Set up dredging stations
- Bowl 1: Flour
- Bowl 2: Eggs beaten with milk or water
- Bowl 3: Cornmeal, breadcrumbs, pepper, and paprika mixed together
- Coat the tomatoes
- Dredge each slice in flour (shake off excess).
- Dip into egg mixture.
- Press into cornmeal/breadcrumb mixture until well coated.
- Preheat air fryer
- Preheat to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Air fry
- Lightly spray air fryer basket with oil.
- Arrange tomato slices in a single layer (don’t overlap).
- Spray tops lightly with oil.
- Air fry for 6 minutes, flip, spray again, then cook 5–6 more minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve
- Remove and rest for 1–2 minutes to crisp up.
- Repeat with remaining slices if needed.
Tips for Extra Crispiness
- Use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular ones
- Don’t overcrowd the basket
- Spray oil lightly but evenly—this helps browning
Optional Dipping Sauces
- Ranch
- Remoulade
- Spicy mayo (mayo + a little hot sauce)
