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Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes

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This air fryer fried green tomatoes recipe is the perfect side dish for almost any occasion. Made to crispy perfection, it's the perfect summer side dish to go with all of your favorite main courses.

Air Fried Green Tomatoes on a white plate served with dipping sauce on the side.

Air fried green tomatoes are one of my favorite air fryer recipes. This recipe is not only a quick and easy southern staple, but it's a perfect summer southern classic side dish.

If you're looking for something to make alongside this recipe, check out recipes for Air Fryer Country Style Ribs, Air Fryer Pork Chops, and Air Fryer Chicken Legs.

What are Green Tomatoes?

Green tomatoes are unripe tomatoes that are still green in color. They are safe to eat and are a little less juicy than your naturally ripened red tomatoes.

Where can I find Green Tomatoes?

You can generally find green tomatoes at most super markets and grocery stores in the summer and early fall. I picked the green tomatoes for this recipe at Whole Foods, but you should be able to find them at your local grocery store in the produce section.

Ingredients:

  • green tomatoes
  • all purpose flour
  • breadcrumbs
  • corn meal
  • eggs, whisked
  • buttermilk
  • Salt 
  • ground black pepper
  • paprika
  • avocado oil (or olive oil spray)
Ingredients needed to make fried green tomatoes in the air fryer.

How to Make Fried Green Tomatoes in the Air Fryer

  1. Preheat the Air Fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the basket with olive oil, avocado oil spray, or nonstick cooking spray.

  2. Place the eggs in a small bowl and whisk, and then combine with buttermilk.

  3. Add the ground black pepper, salt, and all purpose flour to a rimmed shallow bowl. Add the breadcrumbs and cornmeal mixture to a third bowl.

  4. Use a cutting board and a sharp knife to carefully slice the green tomatoes into ¼ inch rounds.

    Sliced green tomatoes on a white plate with ingredients surrounding them on a table.

  5. Create a dipping station assembly line and dip tomato slices into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and then into the breadcrumb and cornmeal mixture.

    Sliced green tomato starting the dipping process before being placed into the air fryer basket.

  6. Place the breaded green tomato slices into a single layer in the air fryer basket.

    Coated green tomatoes in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer, surrouded by ingredients on a table.

  7. Spray the tops of the coated tomatoes with avocado oil before air frying.

    Coated green tomatoes in air fryer basket ready to be cooked.

  8. Air fry the breaded green tomatoes using the air fryer setting for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating them halfway through the cooking process, and spraying the tops after flipping.

  9. When finished, the fried green tomatoes should have a crispy coating and be a beautiful golden brown color.

    Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes in the basket of the air fryer, fully cooked and golden brown.

  10. Serve with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.

    Fried Green Tomatoes made in the air fryer and served on a white plate with dipping sauce.

Close up photo of air fryer fried green tomatoes on a white plate with dipping sauce, ready to be served.

NOTE: This recipe was made with a basket style 5.8 quart Cosori air fryer. All air fryers can cook differently. If you're using a different brand of air fryer, check the recipe during the cooking process to ensure you don't need to slightly adjust the cooking time.

FAQs:

What additional seasonings can I use with fried green tomatoes?

You can change up the flavor easily with this dish. If you're looking to add additional spice and different flavors, consider adding garlic powder, a little cayenne pepper, and white pepper to the bread crumb mixture.

Additionally, if you want extra crispy tomatoes, consider adding panko bread crumbs to the bread crumb mixture.

What is a good dipping sauce for fried tomatoes?

I love using marinara sauce, fry sauce, tartar sauce, and good ole ranch dressing for dipping sauce.

How do I make this recipe low carb friendly?

Replace the breadcrumbs, cornmeal, and panko bread crumbs with finely crushed pork rinds. You can use flavored pork rinds for a delicious taste.

The air fryer version is my favorite way to make fried green tomatoes and its southern comfort food at its finest. The best part is you only need a handful of simple ingredients for this delicious easy air fryer recipe.

Close up of fried green tomatoes made in the air fryer and served on a white plate, ready to eat.

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Fried Green Tomatoes on a white plate ready to serve with dipping sauce and a green tomato on the side.

Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes

This air fryer fried green tomatoes recipe is the perfect side dish for almost any occasion. Made to crispy perfection, it's the perfect summer side dish to go with all of your favorite main courses.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 22 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 382 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tomatoes green
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup corn meal
  • 2 large eggs whisked
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Air Fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the basket with olive oil, avocado oil spray, or nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place the eggs in a small bowl and whisk, and then combine with buttermilk. Add the ground black pepper, salt, and all purpose flour to a rimmed shallow bowl. Add the breadcrumbs and cornmeal mixture to a third bowl.
  • Use a cutting board and a sharp knife to carefully slice the green tomatoes into ¼ inch rounds.
  • Create a dipping station assembly line and dip tomato slices into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and then into the breadcrumb and cornmeal mixture.
  • Place the breaded green tomato slices into a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray the tops with oil before cooking.
  • Air fry the breaded green tomatoes using the air fryer setting for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating them halfway through the cooking process and spraying the tops again after flipping.
  • When finished, the fried green tomatoes should have a crispy coating and be a beautiful golden brown color.
  • Serve with ranch dressing or your favorite sauce.

Notes

You can change up the flavor easily with this dish. If you're looking to add additional spice and different flavors, consider adding garlic powder, a little cayenne pepper, and white pepper to the bread crumb mixture.
Additionally, if you want extra crispy tomatoes, consider adding panko bread crumbs to the bread crumb mixture.
For the lower carb version, replace the breadcrumbs, cornmeal, and panko bread crumbs with finely crushed pork rinds. You can use flavored pork rinds for a delicious taste.
This recipe was made with a basket style 5.8 quart Cosori air fryer. All air fryers can cook differently. If you're using a different brand of air fryer, check the recipe during the cooking process to ensure you don't need to slightly adjust the cooking time.

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 14gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 560mgPotassium: 423mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 717IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 4mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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