Air Fryer Eggplant Fries Recipe

Slice eggplant into 1/2-inch rounds then cut each round into 1/4-inch sticks. Pat dry.

Combine bread crumbs Parmesan cheese Italian seasoning salt basil garlic powder onion powder and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Pour flour into a second shallow bowl. Beat eggs in a third bowl.

Dip eggplant sticks in flour then in beaten eggs and then coat with bread crumb mixture. Place on a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.

Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C).

Place eggplant sticks in basket making sure they are not touching; cook in batches if necessary.

Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes. Shake basket and continue cooking to desired crispiness an additional 4 to 6 minutes.