Air Fryer Eggplant Fries
Description
These Air Fryer Eggplant Fries are coated in seasoned Panko bread crumbs, delivering a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior. Air-fried to perfection, they’re a healthy and delicious snack or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup panko
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs (Italian), or use 1 teaspoon of Italian seasonings mixed into breadcrumbs
- 1 taespoon garlic salt
- 1 medium eggplant, cut into fry shapes
Optional: Marinara Sauce for serving
Instructions
- Peel the eggplant, and then cut it into strips, about 4 inches long and ½ inch thick
- In a large bowl, mix the Panko, Parmesan Cheese, Bread Crumbs, Garlic Salt, and Italian Seasoning.
- Set your dredging stations in the first bowl, and pour your flour. In the second, add your eggs, and in the third, add your Panko mixture.
- Then take the eggplant slices, dip them into the flour, then the egg, and finally, the Panko mixture.
- As you coat them place them into a sprayed air fryer basket. Spray the coated eggplant fries with cooking oil, then set the temperature to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting for 8-10 minutes. Flip halfway and spray again with cooking spray.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 245mgPotassium: 191mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 129IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 2mg