Air Fryer Green Tomatoes
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Air Fryer Green Tomatoes are such a delicious and easy side dish! You’ll love how quick and convenient it is to use the air fryer for breaded green tomatoes.
Green Tomatoes In Air Fryer
Just wait until you try these tangy green tomatoes coated in a crunchy, golden layer. It’s like having a tasty snack straight from your air fryer! Making these is super easy. First, you take those green tomatoes – they’re like a zesty surprise! Then, slice them up and dip them in a mixture of breadcrumbs and your favorite seasonings. Pop them into your air fryer, and in just a few minutes, you’ll have crispy, flavorful green tomatoes ready to enjoy.
They’re perfect for snacking, serving as a side dish, or even topping off your favorite sandwiches. Get ready to savor the crunchiness and tanginess of Air Fryer Green Tomatoes – a treat you won’t want to miss!
Love using the air fryer for making side dishes with crunch? Check out these favorites: Trader Joe’s Sweet Potato Fries In The Air Fryer, Frozen Cheese Curds In Air Fryer, and Air Fryer Frozen Crispy Breaded Green Beans.
How To Make Air Fryer Green Tomatoes
Prep the air fryer basket with nonstick spray or brush it with oil. This prevents the tomatoes and breading from sticking to the basket.
Crack an egg into a shallow bowl and whisk it up.
Pour a 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs onto a plate. Sprinkle in garlic powder and paprika (adds a nice color to the breading), then stir with a fork to spread seasonings throughout the breadcrumbs.
Cut the tomatoes into slices and remove the stems. Place both sides of each tomato slice into the egg and then the breadcrumbs, and finally add it to the air fryer basket.
Cook at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Once the tomatoes are done cooking, use a spatula to move them to a serving plate. Top with salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking Tips
- Add seasonings of your choice to the breadcrumbs or you can omit them if the breadcrumbs are already seasoned
- Press tomato slices into the breadcrumbs to ensure that the coating stays on the tomatoes during the cooking process
- Flipping the tomato slices during cooking is optional. They do still brown on both sides and jostling them could remove the breading
- We add salt and pepper when the tomatoes are done cooking as it’s hard to judge the right amount before they go in the air fryer
What To Serve With Air Fryer Green Tomatoes
This classic side dish is great for hosting! Serve with an impressive main course like Instant Pot Bone-In Turkey Breast Recipe, Baked Whole Whitefish Recipe, or Perfect Oven Roasted Baked Cornish Hens Recipe.
Or enjoy as a light course on a hot, summer day. These crunchy tomatoes would be delicious with Garlic Salmon And Summer Vegetables In Foil Packets (Grilled Or Baked), Carrot Apple Slaw With Radishes, or Grilled Corn On The Cob.
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Air Fryer Green Tomatoes
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Ingredients
- 2 green tomatoes
- 1 tsp cooking spray or vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
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Instructions
- Prep the air fryer basket with nonstick spray or brush it with oil. This prevents the tomatoes and breading from sticking to the basket.
- Crack an egg into a shallow bowl and whisk it up.
- Pour a 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs onto a plate. Sprinkle in garlic powder and paprika (adds a nice color to the breading), then stir with a fork to spread seasonings throughout the breadcrumbs.
- Cut the tomatoes into slices and remove the stems.
- Place both sides of each tomato slice into the egg and then the breadcrumbs, and finally add it to the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
- Once the tomatoes are done cooking, use a spatula to move them to a serving plate. Top with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Add seasonings of your choice to the breadcrumbs or you can omit them if the breadcrumbs are already seasoned
- Press tomato slices into the breadcrumbs to ensure that the coating stays on the tomatoes during the cooking process
- Flipping the tomato slices during cooking is optional. They do still brown on both sides and jostling them could remove the breading
- We add salt and pepper when the tomatoes are done cooking as it's hard to judge the right amount before they go in the air fryer
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