Healthy Air Fryer Eggplant Fries (No Breadcrumbs)
This Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant recipe made without breadcrumbs is amazingly delicious and yet simple! Made in just a little oil, these eggplant fritters are crispy on the outside and tender within. Team them with tomato sauce or your favorite dip for a quick healthy snack!
Equipment
- 1 Large Bowl mixing the gram flour batter
- 1 Air Fryer oven can work too
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant brinjal
- 1.5 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup Besan (Gram Flour)
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder adjust the heat
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
- salt as per taste
- ½ cup water for making batter adjust as per the thickness you desire
Instructions
- While you prep, preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5-10 minutes.Wash and slice the eggplant into ½-inch thick rounds. I haven't peeled the eggplant, you may feel free to do that. You may sprinkle salt on eggplant to drain excess moisture from it, but it's not mandatory.
- In a bowl, combine gram flour, olive oil, salt, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Mix well to create a smooth, thick paste. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Dip each eggplant slice into the gram flour mixture, ensuring an even coating on both sides. Shake off any excess coating to avoid clumps.Place the coated eggplant slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding for even cooking.
- Air fry the eggplant slices for 12-15 minutes, flipping or shaking the basket halfway through. The slices should be golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- The delicious Air Fryer Eggplant Slices are ready. Serve immediately for the best crispy texture.
Notes
- Make sure to cut eggplant in uniform thick slices (not too thick or thin)- ½ inch thick works best.
- Make sure to brush the air fryer basket with olive oil to avoid sticking of eggplant slices.
- Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to allow proper air circulation, promoting even cooking.
- About halfway through the cooking time, flip or shake the basket gently to ensure that all sides of the eggplant slices are cooked.
- Air-fried food is best enjoyed right out of the fryer. Serve the eggplant slices immediately to preserve their crispy texture.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 2 | |
| Servings: 6 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 82 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 4.3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 0.6g | 3% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 9.3g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.7g | 13% |
| Total Sugars 3.1g | |
| Protein 2.6g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 11mg | 1% |
| Iron 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium 249mg | 5% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice | |