Eggplant Sticks, crispy eggplant sticks cooked in the air fryer, are very easy to prepare!
These sticks are naturally vegan and lactose-free, so they are perfect for everyone! The air fryer cooking gives these sticks great crispiness even without using oil or other fats.
And the credit also goes to the panko, a type of breadcrumb typical of Japanese cuisine that, unlike our breadcrumbs, is not made from coarse grains but from bread flakes that make every dish extremely crispy.
You can serve the eggplant sticks as a side dish or a healthy and delicious snack.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I have answered some questions regarding this preparation. If you have any other doubts or curiosities, you can write a comment or use the appropriate contact form you find at the bottom of the page.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
- Energy 143.58 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 29.57 (g) of which sugars 5.05 (g)
- Proteins 5.24 (g)
- Fat 1.43 (g) of which saturated 0.34 (g)of which unsaturated 0.08 (g)
- Fibers 3.44 (g)
- Sodium 174.65 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 80 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 black oval eggplant
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup panko
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- to taste parsley
Tools
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Bowls
- Whisk
- Air Fryer
Eggplant Sticks Recipe
Start preparing the eggplant sticks in the air fryer by washing the eggplant and slicing it lengthwise.
Cut each slice into sticks that are not too big.
Prepare the batter with flour, water, garlic powder, and salt.
Mix with a whisk, being careful not to leave lumps of flour.
Season the panko with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and chopped fresh parsley.
Dip the eggplant sticks first in the batter and then in the panko.
Press well so that the breading adheres perfectly.
Preheat the air fryer to 392°F.
Arrange the eggplant sticks in the basket without overlapping them.
Cook the eggplant sticks for 10-12 minutes, turning them halfway through.
I suggest avoiding using a parchment or silicone baking sheet because they would not become crispy.
Serve immediately and finish with flaked salt and sauces of your choice.
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Eggplant Sticks in the Air Fryer
Check this section to clear your doubts, and if you don’t find the answer to your question, comment or write to me using the form below.
With eggplants, I’ve also made eggplant and feta pasta.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I substitute the panko?
Of course, you can use simple breadcrumbs. My advice is to use corn breadcrumbs, which have a coarser grain and become crispier when cooked.
What sauces do you recommend?
I chose a mayonnaise thinned with sriracha sauce, a spicy sauce. You can also opt for fresher condiments like tzatziki sauce.
If you like cooking with the air fryer, you can find many ideas here –> Air Fryer Recipes.
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