Air Fryer Eggplant Fries And Dill Dip Recipe
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 large globe eggplant or 2 small ones
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, divided
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
  1. Peel the eggplant.
  2. Cut it into fry-sized batons.
  3. Place the eggplant in a colander, shake on ¼ teaspoon salt, and let it sit for 20 minutes.
  4. Lay the eggplant on a clean dish towel to dry thoroughly.
  5. In a shallow bowl combine the milk and flour.
  6. In another bowl combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  7. Dip each fry into the wet mixture, then into the dry mixture.
  8. Place the eggplant into the air fryer and cook for 20 minutes at 400 F. You may have to work in batches.
  9. While they are cooking, combine the yogurt, dill, lemon juice, remaining garlic powder, and remaining salt.
  10. Serve the fries with the dill sauce and with ketchup, if desired.