Air-Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes

These air-fryer green tomatoes have plenty of crunch thanks to a crispy mixture of panko breadcrumbs and cornmeal. We serve these "fried" green tomatoes with a classic rémoulade, but any creamy dipping sauce will pair nicely.

air fryer fried green tomatoes
Photo: Jacob Fox
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 3 medium green tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick

  • ¼ teaspoon salt plus 1/8 teaspoon, divided

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • ½ cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs

  • ½ cup cornmeal

  • Avocado oil cooking spray

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 2 teaspoons capers, rinsed

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

  1. Pat tomato slices dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.

  2. Stir flour and garlic powder together in a shallow dish. Place eggs in a separate shallow dish. Stir panko and cornmeal together in a third shallow dish. Dredge the tomato slices in the flour mixture and then dip in the eggs, shaking off excess; dredge in the panko mixture.

  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Arrange half of the tomato slices in an even layer in the fryer basket; coat the tomatoes well with cooking spray. Cook until crispy and golden on one side, about 4 minutes. Flip the tomato slices; coat with cooking spray and cook until golden and crispy, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat the procedure with the remaining tomatoes. Sprinkle evenly with pepper and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt.

  4. Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, parsley, mustard, lemon juice, capers and Worcestershire in a small bowl. Serve the tomatoes with the sauce.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

197 Calories
12g Fat
18g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size about 2 tomato slices & 1 1/2 Tbsp. sauce
Calories 197
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 5g 10%
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Vitamin A 720IU 14%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Vitamin D 11IU 3%
Vitamin E 1mg 4%
Folate 30mcg 8%
Vitamin K 47mcg 39%
Sodium 369mg 16%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%
Magnesium 22mg 5%
Potassium 238mg 5%
Omega 3 1g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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