Description
This Air Fryer Eggplant recipe is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy eggplant. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these air-fried eggplant pieces are seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, making them a flavorful side dish or addition to salads, pasta, or grain bowls.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggplant:
- 1 medium eggplant (cut into 1/2-inch cubes or rounds)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish (optional):
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Season the eggplant: In a large bowl, toss the eggplant pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook in the air fryer: Spread the seasoned eggplant in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 15–18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the eggplant is tender and golden brown.
- Finish and serve: Remove the cooked eggplant from the air fryer and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot as a side dish or over pasta, salad, or grain bowls.
Notes
- No need to peel the eggplant unless you prefer a softer texture.
- For crispier edges, cut the eggplant into smaller cubes and avoid overcrowding the basket.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
