Description
Enjoy crispy and creamy Air Fryer Eggplant, a comforting dish perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large eggplant
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Garlic powder (optional)
- Paprika (optional)
- Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the eggplant into rounds or cubes, depending on your texture preference.
- Toss the eggplant slices with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings you desire.
- Place the seasoned eggplant in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking until the eggplant is golden and crispy.
- Optionally, sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese just before serving.
- Serve warm as a delightful side dish or a flavorful main course!
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, try adding lemon garlic, herbs, or spices as variations. Slicing the eggplant uniformly ensures even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg