Ingredients
1 large globe eggplant, sliced into ¼-inch-thick rounds
Sea salt for sprinkling
1 large egg
¼ cup nut milk mixed with 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed for a vegan option
½ cup panko bread crumbs
½ cup almond flour
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, pecorino cheese, or vegan Parmesan
½ teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1-Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 370°F.
2-Salt and drain: Sprinkle eggplant slices with sea salt on both sides and place in a colander to drain for 30 minutes.
3-Whisk the egg: Whisk the egg in a shallow bowl.
4-Mix coating: In another bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, almond flour, grated cheese (or substitute), ½ teaspoon sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
5-Coat eggplant: Pat the eggplant slices dry, dip each slice in the egg, then coat with the panko mixture. Arrange the coated slices on a plate.
6-Drizzle oil: Drizzle the slices generously with olive oil.
7-Arrange in air fryer: Place the slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket; work in batches if needed.
8-Air fry: Air fry for 17 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden brown.
9-Serve: Serve as a side dish or over cooked pasta with tomato sauce, cashew cream, fresh herbs, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Last Step:
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🌿 Salting and draining eggplant removes excess moisture for better texture and flavor.
🧴 Pat slices dry before coating to help breading stick.
🍽 Avoid overcrowding in the air fryer basket to ensure crispiness on all sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Salting and draining time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Vegan option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving