Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes
Description
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.
Ingredients
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2 green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1 cup plain panko bread crumbs
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1 cup yellow cornmeal
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
Directions
1
Season tomatoes with salt and pepper.
2
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.
3
Dredge tomato slices in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then press both sides into cornmeal mixture.
4
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush the fryer basket with olive oil.
5
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.
6
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.