AIR-FRYER EGGPLANT FRIES

Air-Fryer Eggplant Fries image

My kids love these air fryer fries-and I like that they're healthy. Coated with Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese and garlic salt, these eggplant fries are delicious and guilt-free. -Mary Murphy, Atwater, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 large eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 medium eggplant (about 1-1/4 pounds)
Cooking spray
1 cup meatless pasta sauce, warmed

Steps:

Preheat air fryer to 375°. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs. In another shallow bowl, mix cheese, wheat germ and seasonings., Trim ends of eggplant; cut eggplant lengthwise into 1/2-in.-thick slices. Cut slices lengthwise into 1/2-in. strips. Dip eggplant in eggs, then coat with cheese mixture., In batches, arrange eggplant in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Serve immediately with pasta sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 577mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges