Air Fryer Eggplant Fries

written by Air Fryer Recipes | October 29, 2023

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 teaspoon za’atar or sumac (optional)
2 medium eggs, whisked
Sea salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
Tahini dipping sauce for serving

Directions

Preheat the Air Fryer to 350 F. Grease the basket with cooking spray.

Cut eggplant into french fries making sure to cut them the same size so they cook evenly.

Combine the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, oregano and garlic powder in a shallow bowl.
Add the eggs to another shallow bowl.

Dredge eggplant one by one in the egg then in the panko breadcrumbs mixture.

Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray the eggplant fries with cooking spray.

Air fry the eggplant fries for 10 minutes or until the outside is turning golden brown.. Depending on your air fryer size, you will have to do it in batches.

Season with salt and pepper. Serve with your favorite dip like a tahini sauce.