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Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes

Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes, finished dish photographed for Recipenly

Air-fryer green tomatoes have a crisp seasoned coating and a tart center. Bread the slices in batches, let the coating set briefly, and avoid crowding the basket.

Ingredients

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  • 6 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 2 firm green tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Cooking spray
  • Parsley and lemon, optional garnish
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise, for sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce, for sauce
  • 1 teaspoon capers
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, for sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Creole or yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, for sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, minced, for sauce

Instructions

  1. Mix breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons flour, cornmeal and dry seasonings in one shallow dish. Put the remaining 1/2 cup flour in another dish; whisk eggs with 2 teaspoons hot sauce in a third.
  2. Season the tomato slices. Dip each in flour, then egg, then crumb mixture. Let the breaded slices rest about 10 minutes.
  3. Spray lightly and air-fry in a single layer at 400°F for 5–6 minutes per side, working in batches until crisp.
  4. Stir together the sauce ingredients. Serve the hot tomatoes with sauce, parsley and lemon if desired.