Description
Crispy air fryer eggplant is a delightful, guilt-free snack that boasts golden-brown, crunchy slices with a tender interior. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. Whether served as an appetizer, salad topping, or alongside your favorite dipping sauce, this air fryer recipe transforms eggplant skeptics into fans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium eggplant (300g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ? teaspoon salt
- ? teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and slice the eggplant into half-inch rounds.
- Sprinkle salt over the slices and let sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse and pat dry the eggplant slices.
- In a shallow bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Coat each slice with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375?F (190?C) for 5 minutes.
- Place coated eggplant slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 slices (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg