Best Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe (Air Fryer) + Video | Seeking Good Eats (2024)

Published: Sep 3, 2021 · Modified: Jul 19, 2023 by seekinggoodeats · This post may contain affiliate links

Air fryer fried green tomatoes are delicious and much healthier than the traditional version fried in oil! Crispy seasoned and breaded golden crust on the outside with tart green tomato goodness on the inside. Less than 15 minutes start to finish, only 8 ingredients, and you'll have yourself a delicious side dish or snack.

Watch How To Make Fried Green Tomatoes in an Air Fryer

You'll Love This Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

"This is a much easier, healthy, AND tastier way to make fried green tomatoes. This is my favorite way to use up any unripened tomatoes. The seasoned coating pairs well with the tartness of the tomatoes." -Kori

Quick and Easy. I think you'll love this air fried green tomatoes recipe! They are quick and easy to make, and I believe they have the perfect balance of crisp paired with seasoned breading, a little Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese - all fried to perfection.

Tangy Yet Tasty. What to do with green tomatoes? That is the question. Green tomatoes on their own are so tart, too tart for most people to enjoy. Once breaded with a small amount of sugar added to offset the tang, (a sugar substitute may be used) and these are so delicious! 🙂

Theyre healthier in an air fryer! These are MUCH healthier than those fried in oil. This recipe is lower in fat and calories than traditional fried green tomatoes.

Fried Green Tomatoes Air Fryer Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make air fryer fried green tomatoes:

• Green tomatoes - you can also use partially ripened tomatoes and even ripe tomatoes. You can use small to large green tomatoes based on what you have. Please see the Tips section below.
• All Purpouse Flour
• Panko Bread Crumbs - you can also use standard bread crumbs
• Parmesan Cheese - use the finely grated parmesan cheeese
• Italian Seasoning
• Kosher Salt or Sea Salt
• Ground black Pepper
• Eggs
• Olive Oil Cooking Spray - Use a good quality 100% olive oil spray for best results. The spray helps to give the tomatoes a crispy crust.

Variations

There are a few ways you can vary or make substitutions to your fried green tomatoes in air fryer recipe:

• Experiment with different types of seasoning or spices. This recipe calls for Italian seasoning, but you could use cajun, garlic powder and basil, herbes de Provence, etc. If you use a seasoning that contains salt, you will need to lower the salt called for in the recipe.
• You can use partially ripened tomatoes or even ripened tomatoes. The more ripe the tomatoes, the faster they will cook. With a fully ripe tomato, you only need to be concerned with getting a golden crust; the insides are already soft enough.

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How To Make Fried Green Tomatoes in Air Fryer

Here's how to make this fried green tomatoes recipe:

Make Coating

Preheat air fryer to 350F.

Place flour in a small bowl.

In a second small bowl, beat the egg.

Mix panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and sugar in a third bowl.

Dip in Coating

Dip both sides of the tomato slices first in flour, then the egg mixture, and finally the breadcrumb mixture. Place each slice on a plate until ready to air fry.

Air Fry Tomatoes

Place tomato slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray oil on tomato slices and fry for 7 minutes.

Turn over and continue cooking until tomatoes are tender and golden, approximately 7 minutes more.

How To Serve

Adjust salt and pepper - and potentially sugar to your taste.

Fried green tomatoes can be served as a side dish, appetizer, or snack. They taste great with a sweeter dipping sauce such as ketchup, marinara, or ranch.

Fried Green Tomatoes Air Fryer Tips

• Green tomatoes are tart, you can offset the tartness by sprinkling with additional sugar. There is some sugar added to the coating but depending upon the tartness of the tomato (some are very tart) you may need to add more.
• Use room temperature tomatoes. Cold tomatoes will take longer to cook and the crust will get crisp and brown before the inside is tender.
• Use uniform slices. Try and slice your tomatoes the same thickness so they will cook in the same amount of time.
• How long the tomatoes cook depends on their size and your air fryer. Experiment with a few following this recipe then adjust time and temperature as needed. Keep your eye on the tomatoes while cooking they can go from perfect to burnt in the blink of an eye.

Air Fryer Fried Green Tomato FAQ's

More Air Fryer Recipes

If you are looking for more delicious air fryer recipes, here are a few of my favorite ideas -from snacks to main dishes! 🙂 Some can even be both.

• Air Fryer Cheese Curds
• Lemon Pepper Wings Air Fryer Recipe
• Garlic Parmesan Wings Air Fryer Recipe
• Air Fryer Nachos
• Pork Rind Nachos (Air Fryer)
• Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
• Air Fryer Crab Cakes
• Air Fryer Salmon Patties
• Parmesan Crusted Air Fryer Tilapia

Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes are a super easy and tasty side dish or snack! Fried green tomatoes in air fryer are much healthier than those fried in oil. Crispy seasoning coating over tender tart green tomatoes. Delish. Only 8 ingredients and less than 15 minutes from start to finish! These are delicious dipped in ketchup or marinara sauce.