Gavin’s Air Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients:

• 3 green tomatoes, sliced ¼-inch thick
• 1 tsp. sea salt, divided
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• 2 c. whole wheat flour
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 c. cashew milk
• 1 c. whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
• 1 c. cornmeal
• Olive oil cooking spray

Directions:

1. Preheat convection oven / oven with air fryer to 425 degrees, or countertop air fryer to 400 degrees.
2. Pat tomato slices dry with paper towels.
3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Stir flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and garlic powder together in a shallow dish.
5. Place cashew milk in a separate shallow dish.
6. Stir panko and cornmeal together in a third shallow dish.
7. Dredge the tomato slices in the flour mixture, then dip in cashew milk, then dredge in the panko mixture.
8. Place slices on a baking sheet or place a single layer in countertop air fryer.
9. Coat the tomatoes well with cooking spray.
10. Cook until crispy and golden on one side, about 4 minutes.
11. Flip the tomato slices; coat with cooking spray and cook until golden and crispy on reverse side, about 4 minutes.
12. Transfer to a plate. If using a countertop air fryer, repeat the procedure with the remaining tomatoes.

Enjoy these in any way you like, but Gavin recommends them on top of a salad with ranch dressing!