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Air fryer eggplant bacon

Try this Air Fryer Eggplant Bacon filled with all the flavor and crispiness of bacon in thinly sliced eggplant! Perfect for vegetarian breakfast, BLT sandwiches, and any other time you crave bacon.
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Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air fryer eggplant bacon
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 476kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup Bragg's liquid aminos or soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon hickory liquid smoke
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 370º F for 5 minutes
  • Cut eggplant into thin strips lengthwise, about ⅛ inch thickness, using a mandolin for best result
  • Combine oil, Bragg's Liquid Aminos, maple syrup, liquid smoke, and smoked paprika in a bowl
  • Brush olive oil mixture on both sides of eggplant slices and place in a single layer on air fryer basket for 10 minutes
  • Flip eggplant and cook for another 3-5 minutes or until eggplant is crispy on the edges.

Nutrition

Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 1184mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 1090IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg