Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes is the most delicious air fryer recipe you’ll find today! If you are looking for air fryer recipes, this one is a winner!
Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes
Air fryers have been one of those appliances that have been on my wish list for a while. I’d heard amazing things about them, reading about how they can take away the grease use and cut the fat calories from food, all with ease. Eating healthy with ease? Yes, please!
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Needless to say, I was pretty excited when my mom got our family an air fryer for Christmas a couple of years back. It was something I had been wanting to experiment with ever since I’d first heard about it.
What can you cook in an air fryer?
The options of what you can cook in this amazing appliance are truly endless! We’ve cooked tofu, potatoes, french fries, Brussel sprouts and more! Anything that your taste buds want to try straight out of the air fryer, give it a go!
I have been experimenting with all types of food and some beautiful green tomatoes caught my eye at our local market. I just had to try them in the power air fryer!
For us, we love to use our Power AirFryer XL (affiliate ad link).
How easy is it to use the air fryer?
When I say it’s super simple, it’s simple. You literally set the temp, figure out the time, and wait for that food to be done.
Is there any other appliance out there that is as simple as that? And clean-up? A total breeze.
Even our animal coworker Cabi, the Tabby says that the air fryer is great!
Air Fryer Success Every Time
I’ve owned my air fryer now for a while, and I have to be honest…I’ve yet to find a recipe that I don’t love. And did I mention how simple it is?
To say I’m a creature of habit is an understatement. I love being able to cook a meal and know with confidence that it’s going to taste amazing each and every time.
With the Air Fryer, I absolutely have no doubts. I know that from the moment I press start, to the moment that I remove the food from the machine, it will be cooked to perfection each and every time.
For the coating, I used a combination of cornmeal and gluten-free panko. In this particular recipe, we used Ian’s Gluten Free Italian Bread Crumbs. (affiliate ad link)
These particular gluten-free bread crumbs are super allergen friendly. So if you need to avoid things like eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and wheat, you should check them out!
How to make air fryer fried green tomatoes:
- You want to start with the tomatoes sliced and place them on paper towels. I like to season with salt and pepper.
- Instead of using a convection oven or the traditional frying method you are going to fall in love with this air fried recipe. Dip the sliced tomatoes into the beaten eggs and then into the panko and cornmeal mixture. Be sure to cover both sides.
- Place tomatoes into the air fryer basket.
- You are going to cook until golden on both sides. (400F for 12 minutes) I like to serve mine with a dipping sauce too!
The secret is in the sauce?
You don’t need to dip them into a sauce but I like to dip the tomatoes! I love to dip them into ranch, you can also use sour cream or salsa! YUM!
Air Fryer Recipes:
- Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
- Air Fryer Risotto Balls
- Air Fryer Pickles
- Air Fryer French Toast
- Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
- Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
(And while I’m crazy over my Air Fryer, I’m also just as crazy about my Instant Pot as well. I love gadgets, what can I say? If you are looking for a few instant recipes or easy instant pot recipes, you can check out our instant pot stuffed peppers, instant pot taco soup, instant pot cheesy potato leek soup, instant pot black beans and instant pot leek soup.)
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Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes
Ingredients
Instructions
- Slice tomatoes and place on a plate. Season with salt and pepper if you wish.
- Beat eggs and put into shallow bowl.
- Mix panko and cornmeal and place into a shallow bowl.
- Slowly dredge the tomato slices through the egg mixture then place into the panko mixture. Gently press the panko mixture on the top/bottom/sides of the tomato slices.
- Spray the air fryer basket with spray. Place up to 4 tomato slices in the basket. Spray the tops with spray.
- Air Fry at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes. Flip slices, spray again with spray and cook another 4 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Question: Do you own an air fryer? What do you like to cook in it?
Adriana Lopez Martin says
I love fried green tomatoes need to try your recipe and buy me an air fryer soon. Thanks for all the tips on how to make this recipe in a successful way.
Janet says
I just tried it and they were crispy on the outside but not done in the middle
Cindy Gordon says
Sounds like maybe your tomato slices were a little thick. When you try again I would try to do them thinner, then use a fork to poke into the center to see if they are soft when the timer goes off. If not cook an additional 1-2 minutes until soft 🙂
Linda says
I never knew that gf panko existed! This made my day. I have an air fryer gathering dust. I need to start using it.
Cindy says
Yes, sometimes you have to hunt for that gf panko but its out there. Amazon is the easiest way! 🙂
Danielle Howard says
Now I wish I had an air fryer… this looks like such a healthy take on a great dish!
Heidy L. McCallum says
I love my air-fryer and use it often to actually re-heat fried green tomatoes. Now I am going to have to test out just making them in there after seeing your recipe. Thanks for the awesome directions too.
Dahn says
perfect timing! I have tomatoes in my garden and they are slow to ripen. I have to try them while still green!!
camila says
oh my I haven’t had fried green tomatoes in years!!! I miss them now!! wish I could have some!
Jillian says
These look so delicious!
Sowmya Ramesh says
What kind if air fryer do you have? The tomatoes look delish. I’m contemplating getting an air fryer for the reason that I’m not sure if appliances like these alter the nutritional value of the food 🙁
I would love to hear your take on this concern of mine.
Thankyou in advance
Cindy says
Hello! I have a power air fryer Xl and a Cosori Air fryer. I like them both. I am not 100% but I would guess that the cooking does alter it some, especially due to the heat. The plus is that you aren’t adding in oil like you might with other cooking methods 🙂
Dawn Lowe says
I want to try this recipe in my air fryer what kind of spray do I use.
Cindy says
Hi Dawn! You can use a spray olive oil or a spray avocado oil. I’ve used both and they work great. I prefer the avocado oil, but either works!
Diana says
I love fried green tomatoes! I have never tried air tried before though, but they look yummy! I’ll have to try air frying them next time!
Cindy says
So tasty!
Kate says
I’m always looking for tasty veggie options! Thanks for this!!!
Cindy says
Welcome!
Jasmine Hewitt says
i havent fried things in months. but an air fryer we have been considering
Cindy says
We love ours!
Cindy says
I’d love to try this recipe…minus the eggs. I’ll have to research a substitute! Well…and buy an air fryer. 🤣
Cindy says
Sometimes I sub in maple syrup instead of eggs! I do that with fried pickles!
Amanda Rosson says
Yum!! This recipe looks delicious!! I love that it’s gluten-free too! I’ve been looking at all these air fryer recipes lately and I think I’m just about convinced I need to go ahead and splurge on one already!
Cindy says
Yep, I think you need one! I don’t think you’ll regret it!
Diane says
Can you use regular panko?
Cindy Gordon says
Yes, you can 🙂 🙂
Aimee says
I didn’t have cornmeal so I subbed breadcrumbs. Excellent!!
Cindy Gordon says
Fantastic! Thank you for stopping by and telling me how it went. I am so glad the sub worked deliciously and you loved it!
Quin Bernhardt says
Looks yummy! I would love to know what your dip of choice recipe is.
Cindy Gordon says
Thank you so much, I typically make a sauce like this one: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/remoulade_sauce/