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Easy Air Fryer Eggplant Recipe

A healthier way to fry eggplant, easy to clean-up and ready in 35 minutes including prep-time!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

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Course: Side Dish Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Eggplant, Air Fryer Eggplant Recipe
Servings: 20 Slices
Calories: 31kcal
Author: Anne

Easy Air Fryer Eggplant Recipe

Equipment

Scale this Recipe 20 Slices

Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant about 8 ounces
  • 1 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • Avocado spray oil or olive oil
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Instructions

  • Slice the eggplant into 1/4 inch slices and pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
  • Crack the egg into a shallow bowl and whisk it with a little bit of water, and set it aside.
  • In a second shallow bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, shredded parmesan cheese, oregano and garlic.
  • Dip a slice of eggplant into the egg and turn it to coat all sides.
  • Dip the egg-coated slice of eggplant into the bread crumb bowl and turn it to coat all sides with the bread crumbs.
  • Place each coated slice of eggplant in a single layer in an air fryer basket or tray.
  • Air fry the eggplant slices in a preheated 400°F air fryer until golden and crispy, about 15 minutes.
  • Air fry the eggplant slices until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.

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Notes

INGREDIENT NOTES:
Any variety of eggplant can be used, however Sicilian or purple eggplant are the best for frying.
Egg can be swapped with 1/2 milk or greek yogurt. Coat the slices in milk or yogurt and coated the slices of eggplant.
 
NOTE: Cooking times can vary depending on the thickness of the eggplant and the type of air fryer that you have.
Store leftover eggplant in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Freeze leftover cooked eggplant rounds for up to three months.  Place them on a baking sheet in a single layer, and pop it in the freezer. Once the eggplant slices are frozen remove them from the baking sheet and place them in a freezer-safe bag such as a stasher bag.
Reheat leftovers in the oven, no need to defrost frozen air fryer eggplant.
See serving suggestions and tips above.

Nutrition

Serving: 4slices | Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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