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Air Fryer Eggplant

Air Fryer Eggplant

5 from 1 vote
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

There is something wonderful about a crispy and delicious Air Fryer Breaded Eggplant Slice. This makes a great and easy snack, appetizer, or amazing side dish.

Ingredients 

  • 2 medium eggplant
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup bread crumbs, or panko
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 2
  • 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/8 cup
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, diced
  • 3 large eggs

Instructions

  • Wash the eggplant, pat it dry, then put it on a chopping board.
  • Slice the eggplant into half-inch discs. 
  • Get a chopping board, line it with a paper towel, and place the eggplant discs flat on it.
  • Put a pinch of salt on each disc for the water in the eggplant to draw out for 30 minutes; this will make it extra crispy and cook faster
  • Into a mixing bowl, place breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, black pepper, 2 Tsp salt, and all-purpose flour.
  • Crack 3 eggs into another mixing bowl and whisk together. 
  • After 30 minutes of the salt drawing out of the eggplant, place the eggplant into a sieve, and wash it under running water to get all the salt off.
  • Pat the eggplant dry and get tissue paper to squeeze each eggplant to remove any water further. 
  • Dip the sliced eggplant into the egg, ensuring all parts are covered.
  • After this, dip the eggplant into the breadcrumbs mixture ensuring all parts are covered, then place it carefully on a chopping board. 
  • Onto each breaded eggplant, pour or spray on carefully some extra virgin olive oil.
  • Line the air fryer with parchment paper. 
  • Carefully place the eggplant inside the air fryer.
  • Turn the airfryer on to 180 C / 360 F for 10 minutes.
  • After 5 minutes, turn the breaded eggplant over with a pair of tongs and cook for a further 5 minutes. 
  • Place on a serving dish and top with chopped parsley.
  • late, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 910mgPotassium: 335mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 310IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 196mgIron: 2mg