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Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant with Parmesan and Breadcrumbs Recipe

Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant with Parmesan and Breadcrumbs

This crispy air fryer eggplant is a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional frying. Perfectly seasoned and coated with Parmesan and breadcrumbs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Salting Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 medium eggplant about 1lb, sliced into ¼ inch rounds
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt for salting eggplant
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1.5 cups Italian Breadcrumbs
  • ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Oil for spraying olive, canola, or avocado
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

  1. Place eggplant rounds on a wire rack in a single layer and sprinkle kosher salts on all sides. Let sit for 30-40 minutes to release any excess moisture.
  2. Rinse the salt off the eggplant and dry with a towel.
  3. Preheat the air fryer basket to 370 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. Add eggs and milk in one bowl and whisk to combine. In another bowl, add Italian breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese and mix to combine.
  5. Dip the eggplant rounds in the egg mix, then the breadcrumb mix to coat.
  6. Spray the preheated air fryer basket with a little bit of oil and then add eggplant slices in the basket in a single layer. Note that all your eggplant slices may not fit in the basket and you may need to cook these in batches. Close the air fryer basket and cook eggplant slices on 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-14 minutes, flipping and spraying halfway through. Remove eggplant slices and lightly sprinkle with salt to taste.
  7. Cook the remaining eggplant slices the same way.

Notes

Allowing the eggplant to sit with salt helps to remove excess moisture, which results in a crispier texture when air fried. Adjust the seasoning to your taste after cooking.