Air Fryer Eggplant Fries (Keto, Low Carb, Gluten Free)

Step 1

Cut the stem and blossom ends from the eggplants. Peel the purple skin from the eggplants.

Step 2

Slice the peeled eggplant into ½-inch (1.27 cm) thick slices that are about 4-4½ inches (10-11 cm) long. Try to make them all about the same size for more even cooking. Cutting thicker or thinner eggplant sticks will alter the air frying time.

Step 3

Whisk two eggs in a medium-sized bowl.

Step 4

In a second bowl, stir together the pork panko, ¼-cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley, oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary.

Step 5

Dip each eggplant fry in the eggs and then coat it in the pork panko mixture. Put the fries in a non-touching single layer on your air fryer trays. Cover all of the fries.

Step 6

Tip: Don't crowd the fries on the air fryer trays! Cook them in multiple batches if needed.

Step 7

Put the eggplant parmesan fries in the air fryer for 5 minutes at 375°F (190°C). Then switch the position of the trays in the air fryer oven and cook an additional 5 minutes at 375°F (190°C). You shouldn't need to flip the fries.

Step 8

If the eggplant fries are not tender enough in the middle at this point, switch the position of the air fryer trays one more time. Air fry them 2-3 more minutes at 375°F (190°C).

Step 9

Sprinkle the eggplant fries with the remaining 2 teaspoons of Parmesan. Let them cool a bit before serving with warm marinara sauce.