5 from 9 votes
Crispy Air-Fryer Eggplant
A golden, crunchy delight perfect for appetizers, sides, or vegetarian meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
2
Calories:
196 kcal
Cuisine:
Italian, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant large globe
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- salt to taste, sea salt
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- extra-virgin olive oil
- basil for serving, fresh leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Slice the eggplant into 1/4-inch thick slices and sprinkle both sides with salt. Place in a colander or fine mesh sieve to drain for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg. Set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, flour, Parmesan, salt, and black pepper.
- Dry the eggplant slices on a clean kitchen towel. Dip them into the egg and then into the panko mixture. Place the breaded eggplant slices on a plate and drizzle with some extra-virgin olive oil. Place the eggplant pieces in the air fryer and cook for 20 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown.
- Transfer the air-fried eggplant to a plate and garnish with fresh basil leaves and an extra drizzle of olive oil.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
196kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
86mg
(29%)
Sodium
179mg
(7%)
Potassium
595mg
(13%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
215IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 595mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.