Crispy Garlic Sliced Eggplant
Whether it's stewed, roasted, pickled, fried, stuffed, used in dips, or the centerpiece of a casserole, eggplant has a special place in Mediterranean cuisine. This breaded air fried preparation turns out crispy on the outside and silky on the inside. Serve these as a side with yogurt sauce or marinara for dipping. Alternatively, serve them over pasta with a bit of sauce spooned over the top and a sprinkle of cheese for a full meal.
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F.
- In a medium shallow bowl, beat together the egg and water until frothy.
- In a separate medium shallow bowl, mix together bread crumbs, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and paprika.
- Dip each eggplant slice into the egg mixture, then into the bread crumb mixture, coating the outside with crumbs. Place the slices in a single layer in the bottom of the air fryer basket.
- Drizzle the tops of the eggplant slices with the olive oil, then fry for 15 minutes. Turn each slice and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
PER SERVING: Calories: 137; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Protein: 5g; Total Carbohydrates: 19g; Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 6g; Cholesterol: 41mg