Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant

crispy eggplant rounds on a white plate with a side of marinara sauce.

5 from 2 votes

Tender slices of eggplant, air friend to crispy perfection! Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant will find a happy place on your dinner table now that you know how to make it perfectly.

Prep Time35

Cook Time8

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

▢ 1 Medium Eggplant
▢ 2 Eggs
▢ 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs GF if needed
▢ 1 T Italian Seasoning

Instructions

Wash your eggplant and slice off the ends. Slice your medium eggplant into 1/4 inch pieces. Place eggplant on a lipped cookie sheet. Salt the eggplant and let it sit for 15 minutes. Flip the eggplant slices and salt again. Let sit again for 15 minutes.
In a small bowl beat eggs, set aside. In a another small bowl mix panko and Italian Seasoning. Dip each eggplant piece into the egg mixture, followed by the panko mixture to coat. Make sure you do both sides.
Cook the eggplant in the air fryer at 380F/193C for 4 minutes.
Then you are going to flip over each eggplant piece and cook for an additional 4 minutes at 380F/193C.

Notes

Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.
Choose an eggplant that is 8-10 inches long and feels heavy for its size.

Nutrition Information

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