Eggplant Parmesan Bites
Servings: 6
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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