How to Make Air Fryer Eggplant Fries - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a healthier alternative to traditional fries? Look no further! These Air Fryer Eggplant Fries are not only delicious, but they are also a great option for those trying to cut back on their fried food intake. Eggplant is a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes, and when it's sliced into fries and cooked in an air fryer, it takes on a wonderful crispy texture that is sure to satisfy your craving for fries.

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant
  • ½ cup Italian bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Cut eggplant into 1/2-inch rounds, then cut each round into 1/4-inch sticks. Pat dry.
  • Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Pour flour into a second shallow bowl. Whisk eggs in a third bowl.
  • Dip eggplant sticks in flour, then in beaten eggs, and then coat with bread crumb mixture. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  • Place breaded eggplant sticks in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching; cook in batches if necessary.
  • Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes. Shake the basket and continue cooking to desired crispiness, 4 to 6 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    180 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 98mg
    • Sodium: 960mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 121mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 418mg