Super Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant Fries Recipe

4.87 from 30 votes

Air fryer eggplant fries are the perfect side dish. Easy to make and super crispy, they make a great substitute for regular potato fries.

Prep Time15

Cook Time8

Total Time23

Course: Side

Cuisine: Anytime

Keyword: air fryer eggplant, eggplant fries

Servings: serves

Calories: 174kcal

Cut the eggplant into evenly sized sticks resembling thick-cut fries. You do not have to remove the skin of the eggplant.
1 medium eggplant
In a medium-sized bowl, mix the panko breadcrumb, the parmesan, and the garlic power.
1 cup panko breadcrumbs, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
In a second bowl, whisk the eggs together.
2 eggs
Take one eggplant stick at a time and dip it in the eggs.
Transfer to the panko mixture bowl and press the stick on all sides, so it’s covered with panko mixture. You will want to do this step quite fast to prevent the eggplant from soaking in the egg mixture and becoming soggy.
Spray the bottom of the air fryer's basket with oil, add the eggplant fries, and spray again on top.
oil spray
Cook at 400 ˚F (200C) for about 8 minutes, flipping them halfway.
Sprinkle with sea salt and serve hot and fresh.
sea salt for serving

Meal Prep/Freezing Ahead

Make a batch, flash freeze, transfer to a Ziplock bag, and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Allow to thaw in the fridge and then cook as directed.

To Make Vegan

Replace the egg with plant-based milk and the parmesan with nutritional yeast.

To Bake In the Oven

Make eggplant fries as directed in the instructions but bake at 425F (215C) for 15-18 minutes.