Fried green tomatoes are a Southern tradition. There’s nothing like plucking a still-warm tomato from the vine, coating it with a “secret blend” of seasoning, and deep-frying it to a mouthwatering crispness. Nothing that is, except all the fat and calories. We’ve taken this classic recipe and adapted it to the air fryer. You still get the same delicious taste but without some of the extras you don’t want. Are you ready for Southern-fried goodness? Check out our Fried Green Tomatoes with Garlic Aioli recipe.
Fried Green Tomatoes with Garlic Aioli Recipe
Fried green tomatoes taste great on their own, but this garlic aioli sauce makes them even better. But, it’s not a requirement. Feel free to enjoy these tomatoes either way!
Tips for Fried Green Tomatoes
*Chose firm green tomatoes with no bruises or soft spots.
*Slice the tomatoes to 1/2 inch thickness. Make them uniform in size so they cook evenly.
*Pat the tomatoes gently with a paper towel before draining to reduce excess moisture.
Tips for Using the Air Fryer:
*Line the tray with parchment paper before adding the tomatoes. This will keep the crumbs from collecting at the bottom of the tray.
*Be sure to spray the tomatoes with oil before and halfway through cooking to prevent them from overcooking or drying out.
*Remember that all models of air fryers cook at different temperatures and lengths. Use our guide as a general time/temperature and adjust as needed.
Printable Recipe
- 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cups panko breacrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 green tomatoes, thinly sliced
- Garlic Aioli
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon mince garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Add cornmeal, paprika, salt, and pepper to a shallow bowl. Stir until blended.
- Add beaten eggs to a second shallow bowl, and panko breadcrumbs to a third.
- Dip tomato sliced in cornmeal mixture, egg mixture, and panko.
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. Line the tray with parchment paper and add tomatoes. Spritz tomatoes with oil.
- Cook for 5 minutes. Turn tomatoes, spritz with oil, and cook an additional 3-5 minutes or until tomatoes are soft.
- Make Aioli:
- In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until blended. Allow to set for 30 minutes for flavors to blend.
*Need it to be gluten-free? Use gluten-free cornmeal and gluten-free panko.
This is the recipe I use to make fried okra too. We don’t serve it with a sauce, but you do you and enjoy it however you like.
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Do you have an air fryer? What are some of your favorite recipes to use in the fryer?
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I uave been looking for a garlic aoli recipe so I am glad I came across this post.
Fried green tomatoes are my JAM and this recipe is the absolute best!
Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe. I will be trying it soon.
My mom and grandma used to make them. They are a childhood memory for me.
Oh this look so delicious! I would love to try this. Im sure my kids will enjoy this. Thanks for sharing.
They look so good! I love garlic aioli, a great dipping sauce!
I love using the airfryer for my cooking and would definitely be trying out this recipe. It looks delicious.
We go crazy over fried green tomatoes! I will make your recipe next time!
Ohh now this sounds really interesting, what a wonderful sounding mix of ingredients – I would definitely be tempted to try it.
Oh yum! I just love fried green tomatoes! I’ll have to try these out for sure. I’m excited about the garlic aioli as well.
Those sound delicious! I love this spin on an old favorite. The aioli sauce sounds amazing!
I am such a huge lover of Fried Green Tomatoes but have never made them for myself. Thanks for the recipe. This looks so good!!
I’ve actually never had fried green tomatoes! They sound amazing though and that sauce looks really good.