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Crispy air fryer fried green tomatoes stacked on a white plate

Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes

Alysen
These Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes have a crispy gluten-free panko and cornmeal coating with a tender, tangy center. They cook at 400°F in 12 minutes and make an easy summer appetizer, snack, or side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 266 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Slice the green tomatoes into ¼-inch rounds and place them on a plate.
    sliced green tomatoes in a white cutting board
  • Place the beaten eggs in a shallow bowl.
    white bowl with whisked egg
  • Combine the gluten-free panko breadcrumbs and cornmeal in a second shallow bowl.
    white bowl with cornmeal mixture
  • Dip each tomato slice into the beaten egg, allowing the excess to drip back into the bowl.
    white bowl with whisked egg and green tomato in liquid
  • Gently press the panko-and-cornmeal mixture onto the top, bottom, and sides of each tomato slice.
    white bowl with corn meal mixture and a sliced green tomato with egg wash in the cornmeal
  • Lightly spray the air fryer basket with spray oil. Arrange up to four tomato slices in a single layer without overlapping them, then lightly spray the tops with oil.
    breaded fried green tomatoes in a black air fryer basket
  • Air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes. Carefully flip the slices, lightly spray the second side with oil, and cook for another 4 minutes. The breading should be golden and crispy, and the tomato centers should be tender. Add 1 to 2 minutes if needed for thicker slices.
    Breaded green tomato slices arranged in a single layer in an air fryer basket

Notes

  • Use firm, completely green tomatoes rather than soft or partially ripened tomatoes.
  • Cut every slice approximately ¼ inch thick so the tomatoes cook evenly.
  • Do not overlap the slices in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook in batches when necessary.
  • Apply a light coating of oil to both sides for better browning.
  • Air fryer cooking times vary slightly by model.
  • Refrigerate cooled leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat leftovers at 350°F for approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Use certified gluten-free panko and cornmeal when cooking for someone who must avoid gluten.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 3slices of tomatoCalories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 152mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 119IUCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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