Fried Green Tomatoes In An Air Fryer
Fried green tomatoes are crunchy on the outside and tangy and juicy in the middle! Preparing them in an air fryer is a great way to reduce the extra calories and fat.
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 160kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ lb green tomatoes
Flour Mixture
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Egg Mixture
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup buttermilk (or milk)
Breading Mixture
- ¾ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- ¼ cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon season salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chipotle pepper (or cayenne pepper)
Other Ingredients
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Wash firm green tomatoes and dry, then remove both ends. Use a sharp knife to slice tomatoes into ¼" slices.
- Add flour, sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper to a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Whisk eggs and buttermilk into a second bowl. If you don't have buttermilk, you can make some by mixing ½ teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar with ½ cup whole milk.
- Add seasoned bread crumbs, cornmeal, garlic powder, salt, chipotle pepper, and black pepper to a third bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Dredge one sliced green tomato at a time into flour mixture, then dip into egg and buttermilk mixture. Make sure it's fully coated before dredging into bread crumb mixture to coat both sides. Set aside on a platter until all the tomato slices are breaded.
- Preheat air fryer at 400°F for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, spray both sides of the breaded tomatoes with cooking spray. Add tomato slices to air fryer basket in one layer. Air fry for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until they're golden and crispy.
Video
Notes
- If you don't have a garden, you can sometimes find green tomatoes at a farmer's market.
- If your green tomatoes are juicier than expected, pat with paper towel before dipping them in the seasoned flour.
- It's helpful to only use one hand when breading the sliced green tomatoes so that you have one clean hand to work with.
- Don't grip the breaded tomato slices too tightly with tongs because you can accidentally remove the breading.
- To reheat fried green tomatoes, just pop them in an air fryer set to 375 degrees F for a few minutes on either side.
- Store leftover air fried green tomatoes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Battered green tomatoes can be frozen on a tray or plate in a single layer, then stored in freezer bags in the freezer to be fried later.
- If you use a flax egg (ground flax seeds mixed with water) and gluten free panko, you can make vegan and gluten-free air fried green tomatoes!
- To make them more keto-friendly, use crushed pork rinds instead of bread crumbs to coat the green tomatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 6 Slices | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 634mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g
