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Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant: Discover This Easy Recipe!

A delicious and easy recipe for crispy air fryer eggplant, perfect as a snack or side dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium eggplants sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs preferably panko
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Cooking spray or olive oil spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  2. Sprinkle the sliced eggplant with salt and let it sit for about 30 minutes to draw out moisture. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Set up a breading station: Place flour in one shallow dish, beaten eggs in another, and mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika in a third dish.
  4. Dredge each eggplant slice in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
  5. Arrange the breaded eggplant slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
  6. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For extra flavor, try adding grated Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb mixture.
  • For a spicy kick, mix in some crushed red pepper flakes.

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