Air Fryer Eggplant Fries

These air fryer eggplant fries coated in a cheesy, Italian-seasoned breading are made with no oil or grease — a great choice if you're watching your diet!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 180 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C).

Step 2

Cut eggplant into 1/2-inch rounds, then cut each round into 1/4-inch sticks. Pat dry.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Place breaded eggplant sticks in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching; cook in batches if necessary.

Step 6

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.