Air Fryer Eggplant
Indulge in a guilt-free delight with our crispy air fryer eggplant recipe. Elevate your cooking game and enjoy a scrumptious and healthy meal.
Servings: 3
Calories: 133kcal
Equipment
- Knife
- Cutting board
- 2 Bowls (for eggplant dipping and breading)
- Vegetable oil spray
- Serving dish or plate
- Whisk
- Hot plate trivet
- Cooking tongs
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant (1 large or 2 medium)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C).
- Slice the eggplant into rounds about 1.5–2 cm thick.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg.
- In another bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, basil, oregano, and salt.
- Dip each eggplant slice into the egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, making sure it's fully coated.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the eggplant slices evenly in the basket.
- Air fry the eggplant for 12 minutes, flipping the slices every 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. After the second turn, you can spray more oil for a crispier crust.
- Serve the eggplant hot, topped with more Parmesan cheese and black pepper if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 624mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 1mg