Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

Fried green tomatoes are about as southern as you can get, comfort food at its best. An air fryer will allow you to put a healthier, but still totally delicious, version on the table.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients

2 green tomatoes

cut into 1/4-inch slices

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

⅓ cup all-purpose flour

½ cup buttermilk

2 eggs

lightly beaten

1 cup plain panko bread crumbs

1 cup yellow cornmeal

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon paprika

1 tablespoon olive oil

or as needed

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Season tomato slices with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Set up a breading station in 3 shallow dishes: pour flour into the first dish; stir together buttermilk and eggs in the second dish; and mix breadcrumbs cornmeal garlic powder and paprika together in the third dish.

Step 3

Dredge tomato slices in flour shaking off the excess. Dip tomatoes into the egg mixture and then into the bread crumb mixture making sure to coat both sides.

Step 4

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush the fryer basket with olive oil. Place breaded tomato slices in the fryer basket making sure they do not touch each other; cook in batches if necessary. Brush the tops of tomatoes with olive oil.

Step 5

Cook for 12 minutes then flip the tomatoes and brush again with olive oil. Cook 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.

Nutritional Information

Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 219.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.6g 15%

Carbohydrates: 39.6g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 5.3g 8%

Saturated Fat: 1.2g 6%

Cholesterol: 62.8mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 499.1IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.8mg 22%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 10mg 17%

Folate: 74.9mcg 19%

Calcium: 40.3mg 4%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 18.5mg 7%

Potassium: 188.8mg 5%

Sodium: 165.9mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 26%

Calories From Fat: 47.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.