Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan Bites

Quick and Healthy Snack Idea in the Air Fryer

Are you looking for something to whip up in your air fryer for a healthy snack or side? Then you have to try these delicious parmesan-crusted and fried eggplant bites that are bursting with amazing flavor and are perfectly tender.

Thanks to the air fryer, these eggplant bites are way healthier than if you were to deep fry them in excess oil. You only need very little oil for this recipe. Plus since you are using panko breadcrumbs this is also a gluten-free recipe too!

If you are planning on making any chicken or creamy pasta, this air fryer eggplant recipe will work perfectly as a side or appetizer.

You will only need 9 ingredients for this recipe. The best is that these are all household ingredients. The only thing you will really need to buy is an eggplant unless you can pull one from your garden this summer.

Ingredients and Supplies needed for Air Fryer Parmesan Eggplant Bites

Ingredients:

• Eggplant
• Sea salt
• Panko crumbs or almond flour
• Parmesan cheese, fresh or grated
• Italian seasoning
• Garlic powder
• Red pepper flakes, optional
• Eggs
• Olive oil spray or avocado oil

Supplies:

• Air fryer
• Medium mixing bowl
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Fork
• Oil sprayer
• Parchment paper (for easy cleanup)

Can this work for other vegetables?

Yes! You could also use this recipe to make air fryer zucchini as well and it will taste perfect. However, you may need to watch the time as zucchini can be a little softer of a vegetable than eggplant.

Tips and Tricks for making this parmesan recipe:

Eggplant slices:

You can make this same recipe with using the eggplants as slices instead of cubes. The cooking time is the same, if not a little longer. Just keep an eye on the slices. Once they are tender to your liking- you can test this with a fork- they are done and ready to be enjoyed!

Storage: 

Store any leftovers from this air fryer eggplant parmesan recipe in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat using the air fryer at 350 degrees F or 176 degrees C for 3-4 minutes.

How to Make Quick and Simple Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan Bites

Step 1: Cut and season eggplant

This recipe is a breeze. After chopping the eggplant bites into cubes, set up a station for the egg wash and the breading mixture right next to each other. Then, take each of the cubes and dip them into the egg wash followed by the breading mixture. Make sure to cover each bite completely.

Step 2: Air Fry eggplant

Once these eggplant bites are ready, place them in a lightly sprayed air fryer basket.

Then, lightly spray the tops of the cubes with avocado oil to help them brown and cook. Cook the cubes in the air fryer at 380˚F or 190˚C for 12 minutes, stirring at the halfway point.

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For ideas on what to serve these delicious eggplant bites with, take a look at the scrumptious dinner recipes below.

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Final Thoughts

These eggplant bites are a quick and easy snack if you want to try something new in your air fryer. You will love this recipe with your favorite marinara sauce and some fresh basil for a tasty addition.

Share with us in the comments below what you will be serving this recipe with!

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Eggplant Parmesan Bites

These crusted eggplant bites are covered in delicious parmesan and fresh Italian flavors. Enjoy this one as bites or traditional slices. Either way, you'll be surprised at how tasty this air fryer recipe is.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes

Total Time: 27 minutes minutes

Serves: 6

Adjust Servings: 6

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Equipment

• Air Fryer
• Cutting board
• Knife
• 3 Medium mixing bowls
• Oil sprayer

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 2 cups panko crumbs or almond flour
• ½ cup parmesan cheese fresh or grated
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 pinch of red pepper flakes optional
• 2 eggs

Instructions

• Cut the eggplant into 1 inch cubes and spindle on a ¼ tsp of sea salt. Let the eggplant sweat while you complete the next steps.
• Combine the panko crumbs with the parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt salt, and red pepper flakes into a shallow dish or plate.
• Whisk together the 2 eggs in another shallow bowl.
• Dip the eggplant cubes into the egg wash then the breading mixture.
• Place the cubes in a lightly sprayed air fryer basket. Spray the tops of the cubes with avocado oil and air fry at 380 °F for 12 minutes, stirring at the halfway point.
• Remove from the air fryer and enjoy with your favorite marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 788mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g

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