Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes

These Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes are the perfect Southern appetizer or side dish you can easily make at home. They have a flavorful coating outside and tangy inside, making these air-fried green tomatoes a perfect addition to any meal.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword air fried green tomatoes, air fryer fried green tomatoes

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 288kcal

Author Tanya

Ingredients

2 large green tomatoes
½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 cup very fine cornmeal
¾ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs beaten
2 Tablespoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
Cooking spray

Instructions

Slice tomatoes into ¼-inch thick slices, sprinkle with salt, and rest for 15-20 minutes. Pat dry.
Meanwhile, set up a dredging station with two bowls, eggs & hot sauce in one bowl, cornmeal, flour & seasonings in another.
Dip each tomato slice in egg mixture, then flour mixture, making sure each slice is coated on both sides.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange tomato slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Air fry for 5 minutes. Open the basket and spray the slices; flip the slices and spray the other side with cooking spray.
Close the basket and air fry for another 5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Continue to cook the remainder of the slices in batches,
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Slice the tomatoes into ¼-inch pieces. If they are any thicker than this, they may not cook evenly.

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