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Eggplant Fries with Marinara Dipping Sauce

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Course Appetiser, Appetizer or Kids Meal, Entree, Entree or Side Dish, Kid Friendly, Side Dish
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • For Fries:
  • 1 large eggplant
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • Olive Oil non-propellant cooking spray
  • For Marinara Dipping Sauce
  • Marinara sauce I like this brand or this brand
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese add more if you really like parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your Air Fryer to 425°F (218°C).
  • Peel and slice the eggplant into fry-shaped pieces, about 1/2 inch thick.
  • In a shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well to evenly distribute the seasonings.
  • In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
  • Dip each eggplant fry into the beaten eggs, shaking off any excess, then coat it evenly in the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat this process until all the eggplant fries are coated.
  • Lightly spray the Air Fryer tray or basket with a non propellant cooking spray or oil mister to prevent sticking. Place the coated eggplant fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching each other.
  • Cook the eggplant fries in the Air Fryer for 18 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • While the eggplant fries are cooking, heat the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat until warmed through. Add in spices and parmesan cheese.
  • Once the eggplant fries are done, remove them from the air fryer and transfer them to a serving plate.
  • Serve the crispy eggplant fries immediately with the warm marinara sauce for dipping.
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