Crispy Air-Fried Green Tomatoes

Name: Crispy Air-Fried Green Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern Recipes
Ingredients: 0.33 cup All-Purpose Flour; 0.5 cup Buttermilk; 2 whole Eggs; 2 whole Fried Green Tomatoes; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 cup Panko; 0.5 tsp Paprika; 1 dash Salt & Pepper; 1 cup Yellow Cornmeal

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Crispy Air-Fried Green Tomatoes deliver a crackling cornmeal-panko crust with a tangy, juicy center. A hint of garlic and paprika adds warmth and depth, while the air fryer keeps them light and golden. Serve as a game-day snack, a summer side, or layered in sandwiches for a crunchy twist.

Prep15 mins
Cook30 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper.
2

Put the flour in a shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, beat the buttermilk and eggs together. In a third dish, combine the panko bread crumbs, cornmeal, garlic powder, and paprika.
3

Coat the tomato slices in flour and shake off any excess. Dip them into the egg mixture, then press both sides into the cornmeal mixture.
4

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush the air fryer basket with olive oil.
5

Working in batches, arrange the breaded tomatoes in the prepared basket so they do not touch. Brush the tops of the tomatoes with olive oil.
6

Air-fry in the preheated air fryer for 12 minutes, flip the tomatoes, and brush with olive oil again. Continue cooking until crisp and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes more. Transfer the tomatoes to a paper towel-lined rack to keep them crisp. Repeat with the remaining tomatoes.