Tomatoes in the air fryer: the recipe for a light and fragrant espresso side dish

Ingredients
OX HEART TOMATOES
2
BREAD CRUMBS
25 gr
GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE
20 gr
SALTED CAPERS
10 gr
PARSLEY
1 tuft
GARLIC POWDER
q.b.
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
q.b.
BABY
q.b.
SALE
q.b.
Air fryer tomatoes are a quick and tasty recipe, ideal to bring to the table both as an appetizer , together with fragrant slices of toasted bread, and as a side dish to accompany main courses of all kinds. In our version, the breading based on breadcrumbs and grated parmesan, together with cooking in the air fryer , will give the vegetables slightly crunchy and gratinated on the surface, truly irresistible.

To prepare them, simply cut the ox heart tomatoes into slices , place them on a baking tray, without overlapping them, and then sprinkle them with an aromatic mixture obtained by mixing the breadcrumbs with the grated Parmesan cheese , a pinch of garlic powder, chopped of desalted capers and fresh parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper. At this point, all you have to do is spray the vegetables with very little extra virgin olive oil, place them in the air fryer basket and cook them at 200°C for just 10 minutes, or until a delicious fragrant crust has formed: for a very appetizing result that will entice the whole family.

Excellent both hot and at room temperature, tomatoes, once ready, can also be used in the kitchen to season a dish of pasta, flavor crostini and sandwiches , or enrich mixed salads. If you like, you can opt for your favorite spices and aromatic herbs , such as dried oregano, basil, mint, marjoram, smoked paprika, turmeric… Or, for a tasty espresso sauce, you can omit the breading and blend the cooked tomatoes with a blender. immersion.

Find out how to prepare tomatoes in an air fryer by following the step-by-step procedure and tips. If you liked this recipe, also try Air Fryer Roasted Peppers or Air Fryer Vegetables .

How to prepare tomatoes in an air fryer

Step 1
Wash the tomatoes, dry them with a clean cotton towel and cut them into slices about 1/2 cm thick
1
.

Step 2
Place the tomatoes between two sheets of absorbent kitchen paper and pat them carefully to remove the vegetation water
2
.

Step 3
Chop the desalted capers with a knife together with the parsley sprig
3
.

Step 4
Collect the breadcrumbs and grated parmesan in a bowl
4
, and season with salt and pepper.

Step 5
Perfumes with a pinch of garlic powder
5
.

Step 6
Add the chopped parsley and capers
6
, and mix carefully with a spoon.

Step 7
Place the tomatoes in a pan suitable for the air fryer, taking care not to overlap them, sprinkle them with the aromatic breading and season them with a few splashes of extra virgin olive oil
7
.

Step 8
Place the tray in the air fryer basket and cook at 200°C for 10 minutes
8
.

Step 9
Transfer the tomatoes to a serving platter
9
.

Step 10
Bring the air fryer tomatoes to the table
10
and serve.

storage
Air fryer tomatoes can be stored in the fridge, in an airtight container, for a maximum of 1 day .


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