Air Fryer Eggplant Fries
Description
These air fryer eggplant fries are coated with cheesy bread crumbs and cooked until perfectly crispy on the outside, tender and creamy inside.
Ingredients
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1 medium eggplant
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1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
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1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 eggs
Directions
1
Cut eggplant into 1/2-inch rounds, then cut each round into 1/4-inch sticks. Pat dry.
2
Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Pour flour into a second shallow bowl. Whisk eggs in a third bowl.
3
Dip eggplant sticks in flour, then in beaten eggs, and then coat with bread crumb mixture. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
4
Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C).
5
Place breaded eggplant sticks in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching; cook in batches if necessary.
6
Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes. Shake the basket and continue cooking to desired crispiness, 4 to 6 more minutes.