Air Fryer Eggplant Fries

If you are watching your waistline and your calorie intake, these eggplant fries made in the air fryer are a great alternative. Grease free and oil free, but just as tasty.

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

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Pour flour into a second shallow bowl. Beat eggs in a third bowl.

Step 4

Dip eggplant sticks in flour, then in beaten eggs, and then coat with bread crumb mixture. Place on a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Place eggplant sticks in 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 basket and continue cooking to desired crispiness, an additional 4 to 6 minutes.