Air-Fried Red Tomato Slices
Air fryer fried red tomatoes are crispy, juicy, and easy to make in 25 minutes! A healthy, crave-worthy snack for any day of the week.
Equipment
- Air fryer (with basket)
- Three shallow bowls (for dredging station)
- Whisk (for egg mixture)
- Knife and cutting board (for tomatoes and parsley)
- Paper towels (for patting tomatoes)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tongs (for flipping tomatoes)
- Serving platter
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe red tomatoes
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- Optional: shredded cheese or parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Slice 🍅 tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick rounds and gently pat dry with paper towels.
- Prepare a dredging station: in one bowl, place 🥣 flour; in the second bowl, whisk together 🥚 eggs and 🥛 milk; in the third bowl, mix 🌾 cornmeal, 🌿 oregano, 🧄 garlic powder, and 🧂 salt.
- Coat each tomato slice first in 🥣 flour, then dip into the 🥚 egg mixture, and finally dredge in the 🌾 cornmeal coating.
- Lightly spray both sides with 🛢️ cooking spray and arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air-fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through until crispy and golden. Garnish with 🌱 parsley and serve warm.
