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Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant Fries

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
35 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant Fries
Ingredients
  • 1 medium eggplant
  • 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
Instructions
1
Slice the eggplant into thin slices, approximately half an inch in thickness, and then cut each slice into smaller sticks, roughly a quarter of an inch in length. Pat the eggplant dry to remove excess moisture.
2
In a separate bowl, mix together bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, dried Italian seasoning, salt, chopped fresh basil, garlic powder, and onion powder. In another bowl, pour flour for coating purposes.
3
In a third bowl, whisk eggs until well combined.
4
Dip each eggplant stick into the flour coating, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the bread crumb mixture. Place the coated eggplant sticks on a plate and allow them to rest for 5 minutes, allowing the coating to set.
5
Preheat an air fryer to a high temperature of 370 degrees F (185 degrees C).
6
Place the breaded eggplant sticks in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overlapping or touching each other. If necessary, cook in batches to ensure even cooking.
7
Cook the breaded eggplant sticks in the preheated air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes. Periodically shake the basket and continue cooking until they reach your desired level of crispiness, adding an additional 4 to 6 minutes as needed.