Description
Enjoy a deliciously crispy Air Fryer Eggplant that’s low in oil and perfect for your weeknight dinners. This easy recipe enhances the natural flavors of eggplant with a hint of garlic and smoked paprika.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium globe eggplant (about 1.5 lbs)
- trimmed and cut into ½-inch thick rounds
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- plus extra for seasoning if desired
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (optional
- for finishing)
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest (optional
- for finishing)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, toss the eggplant rounds with kosher salt and let them sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- Rinse the eggplant and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, mix the eggplant slices with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper until well coated.
- Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for about 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Optional: Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and lemon zest before serving for added flavor.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste. This dish can be served as a side or a healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Vegetables
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 105 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Eggplant, Crispy Eggplant, Low-Oil Recipes, Weeknight Dinners, Healthy Side Dish