Air Fryer Eggplant
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Air Fryer Eggplant
Description
This Air Fryer Eggplant recipe begins by slicing eggplant about one-third inch thick and sprinkling with salt to draw out excess moisture and season the slices. After resting, the slices are rinsed and patted dry. They are then coated in flour, dipped in beaten egg, and coated in a breadcrumb mixture seasoned with Parmesan, Italian herbs, and garlic powder. Cooking spray applied on both sides helps achieve a crisp exterior during air frying.
The air fryer cooks the eggplant at 380°F in a single layer for 10-12 minutes total, flipping halfway, resulting in tender eggplant slices with a golden, crunchy breaded crust. The slightly crispy coating balances the soft interior. Serving with warm marinara sauce provides a tangy complement to the savory eggplant.
This dish works as a flavorful appetizer, side, or snack. Keeping slices uniformly thick ensures even cooking. For multiple batches, finishing them all together with a short reheat at 400°F helps maintain crispness.
Keep eggplant slices around ⅓ inch thick to maintain texture and even air frying.Salting the eggplant before cooking reduces bitterness and moisture.Cook in a single layer and in batches if needed, reheating all slices briefly for serving.
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant or two small
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 egg beaten
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- cooking spray
- marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Slice eggplant into ⅓" slices. Sprinkle with salt and let sit 20 minutes.
- While eggplant is sitting, combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- Whisk egg with 1 tablespoon water in a second bowl.
- Quickly rinse the eggplant and pat dry.
- Dip each eggplant slice into the flour, then into the egg and finally into the bread crumb mixture. Spray each side of the eggplant with cooking spray.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Place in a single layer in the air fryer and cook 5 minutes. Flip over and cook an additional 5-7 minutes or until tender and crisp.
- Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Slice eggplant about ⅓" thick to preserve texture and even cooking.
- Salting beforehand draws out moisture and seasons the slices.
- Air fry slices in a single layer and in batches if needed for crispiness.
- After all batches cook, briefly reheat all at 400°F for 3-4 minutes to refresh crispness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 177 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 923mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 203IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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