Green Tomato Slices

Name: Green Tomato Slices (Air Fryer)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: ~16 slices (serves 3 to 4 as a side)
Ingredients: 4 medium green tomatoes (firm, unripe); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, beaten with 1 tablespoon buttermilk; 1 cup cornmeal (fine or medium grind); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (mixed into the cornmeal); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Yield

Prep

Total

~16 slices (serves 3 to 4 as a side)

10m

20m

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Green tomatoes have a tart, firm quality that holds up to breading and high heat. This recipe creates crispy, tangy green tomato slices in the air fryer. Follow this recipe for best results.

Ingredients

4 medium green tomatoes (firm, unripe)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten with 1 tablespoon buttermilk
1 cup cornmeal (fine or medium grind)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (mixed into the cornmeal)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

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Steps

01Slice the green tomatoes about 1/3 inch thick. Too thin and they fall apart. Too thick and the center stays raw.
02Lay the slices on paper towels and salt both sides. Let sit for 5 minutes to draw out moisture.
03Pat dry.
04Set up the station: flour, egg and buttermilk wash, cornmeal mixture.
05Dredge each slice in flour, dip in egg wash, then press firmly into the cornmeal mixture on both sides.
06Place on a plate in a single layer. Ready for the air fryer.

Green tomatoes are not just unripe red tomatoes picked too early. They have a specific tart, firm quality that holds up to breading and high heat. If your tomatoes give when you squeeze them, they're too ripe for this recipe. You want rock-hard ones.

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How to Air Fry It

Temp

Cook

Prep

Flip?

400°F

10m

Yes

01Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
02Slice green tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds and coat them in your preferred cornmeal breading.
03Lightly spray the air fryer basket and arrange the slices in a single layer.
04Spray the tops of the tomato slices generously with cooking oil.
05Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes, carefully flipping halfway through and spraying any dry spots, until golden and crispy.

Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.