Cut the eggplant into ½-inch rounds and then cut each round into ¼-inch sticks.
With paper towels, pat dry the eggplant sticks.
In a shallow plate, blend together the oil, maple syrup, paprika, salt and black pepper.
In a second shallow plate, place the flour.
Dip the eggplant sticks into the oil mixture and then coat with flour.
Arrange the coated eggplant sticks onto a platter and set aside for about 5 minutes.
Grease the Air Fryer Basket with cooking spray and then slide inside.
Adjust the temperature of Air Fryer to 370 °F to preheat for 5 minutes.
After preheating, arrange the eggplant sticks into the greased Air Fryer Basket in a single layer.
Slide the basket into Air Fryer and set the time for 14-16 minutes.
After 10 minutes of cooking, shake the basket once.
After cooking time is finished, transfer the eggplant fries onto a platter and serve immediately.