Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes
Ready in about 25 minutes.
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Crisp, cornmeal-crusted fried green tomatoes with a tangy, tender centre, a Southern classic made light. The air fryer gives them a golden crunch using a fraction of the oil, so they never turn greasy.
Written for 4. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 3 firm green tomatoes, sliced 1 cm thick
- 60 g cornmeal
- 40 g plain flour
- 0.5 tsp fine salt
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp buttermilk
- Olive oil spray
Method
- 1Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
- 2Whisk the egg with the buttermilk, and mix the cornmeal, flour, salt and paprika in a second bowl.
- 3Dip each tomato slice in the egg, then coat in the cornmeal mix.
- 4Arrange in a single layer and spritz both sides with oil.
- 5Air fry for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
- 6Serve hot with a dip.
Tips for the best results
- Use firm, unripe green tomatoes so they hold their shape.
- Press the coating on firmly for a thick crust.
- Spritz generously with oil for even browning.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer fried green tomatoes steams instead of browning.
- Skipping the flip halfway, which leaves one side pale.
- Letting wet coating pieces touch, which peels the crust and keeps it soggy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer fried green tomatoes?
A typical starting point is 200°C / 400°F for 8-12 min, flip halfway. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer fried green tomatoes ahead?
Cook it, cool it quickly, and refrigerate. Reheat in the air fryer at a slightly lower temperature so the outside does not dry before the middle is hot.
How many people does air fryer fried green tomatoes serve?
This recipe is written for 4. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.