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Air Fryer Eggplant

Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant: The Ultimate Comfort Snack Delight

Discover the flavor and crunch of Air Fryer Eggplant, a gluten-free and vegan-friendly comfort snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Salting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian, Vegan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplant
  • 1 large Eggplant sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
For the Coating
  • 1 large Egg use nut milk and flaxseed for vegan
  • 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs gluten-free if needed
  • ½ cup Almond Flour or all-purpose flour if preferred
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese substitute with pecorino or vegan cheese if necessary
  • to taste Pepper fresh cracked black pepper is recommended
For Air Frying
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for drizzling
Optional Serving Ingredients
  • 2 cups Cooked Pasta for serving
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce for serving
  • ½ cup Cashew Cream for drizzling
  • to taste Fresh Basil/Parsley for garnish
  • to taste Red Pepper Flakes for added heat

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (188°C) for 5 minutes.
  2. Slice the eggplant and sprinkle with sea salt, let drain in a colander for 30 minutes.
  3. Whisk one egg in a bowl; mix panko, almond flour, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
  4. Pat eggplant slices dry, dip in egg, then coat with panko mixture.
  5. Drizzle olive oil over coated eggplant slices and arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  6. Air fry at 370°F (188°C) for 17-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  7. Serve immediately with pasta and sauce or as desired, garnished with herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 560mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enhance flavor by salting the eggplant; ensure not to overcrowd the air fryer for optimal crispiness.

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