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easy air fryer eggplant recipe crispy delicious

Easy Air Fryer Eggplant Recipe: 5 Steps to Crispy Delicious!


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and delicious recipe for crispy air fryer eggplant.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 medium eggplant, sliced into rounds
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk the eggs with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
  4. Dip each eggplant slice into the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
  5. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  6. Arrange the breaded eggplant slices in a single layer in the basket.
  7. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray.
  8. Air fry for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  9. Remove from the air fryer and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Experiment with different seasonings for varied flavors.
  • Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
  • For a vegan option, use flax eggs and nutritional yeast.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

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