Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes

These air fryer fried green tomatoes dipped in buttermilk, cornmeal, and panko crumbs are crispy on the outside and juicy inside for a crunchy snack.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 219 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup plain panko bread crumbs
• 2 green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.33333334326744 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup buttermilk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season tomatoes with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Dredge tomato slices in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then press both sides into cornmeal mixture.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Working in batches, place breaded tomatoes in the prepared fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other. Brush the tops of tomatoes with olive oil.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Place flour into a shallow dish. Beat buttermilk and eggs together in a second shallow dish. Mix panko bread crumbs, cornmeal, garlic powder, and paprika together in a third dish.