Eggplant Fries (air fryer recipe)
Eggplant fries made in the air fryer are the super easy, quick snack or burger side dish you didn't know you needed!
Servings 8
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder I use this roasted garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese I use Kraft for this recipe
- ½ cup panko
- 1 eggplant
Sauce ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons sriracha
- 2 Tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Gather three flat pie plates or wide shallow bowls.
For the breading
- In the first, stir together the flour, cayenne, salt, and garlic.
- In the second, beat the eggs and stir in the yellow mustard until combined.
- In the third, lightly toss the panko and parmesan until mixed.
To slice the eggplant
- Thickly slice the eggplant into 5 slices. Then slice each slice into 8 "fries". You'll end up with approximately 40 fries.
Breading Process
- Roll a few "fries" into the flour first, then using a fork, coat completely with the egg/mustard. Finally, roll it in the panko/parm until covered.
Air fry
- In a single layer, place the breaded eggplant in the air fryer basket. "Fry" at 400° for 11-15 minutes according to your air fryer instructions. Check the eggplant at the 8 minute mark and then again around 12 minutes, flipping as needed.
- Mix the sauce ingredients together and serve on the side for dipping.
Notes
Don't have an air fryer?
Bake at 400˚ on a sheet pan lined with a rack for approximately 20 minutes until crispy. Flip halfway through to bake evenly.
Serving, Storing, & Reheating
- Eggplant fries can be breaded and refrigerated earlier in the same day before frying.
- Can be frozen in a single layer on a baking sheet and transferred to a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in an air fryer for about 3-5 minutes or a 400˚ oven for 5 minutes.