Crispy Eggplant Bacon Recipe (Air Fry or Oven)

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup is lower in calories and has a similar sweetness.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Coconut aminos are gluten-free and lower in sodium.

nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Parmesan cheese adds a similar umami flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Slice the eggplant super thin using a mandolin.

Combine soy sauce, olive oil, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cumin in a bowl.

Brush the mixture onto the eggplant slices.

Bake the eggplant slices in the oven.

Optionally, use an air fryer for extra crispiness.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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