This healthy and simple air fryer eggplant recipe is ready in 15 minutes, with only 4 ingredients! Making eggplant in an air fryer is faster than other methods, and this method has a delicious crispy, cheese coating.
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You will love this dry and crisp air fryer eggplant! Eggplant is cooked very fast in an air fryer, making it an excellent vegetarian side dish for almost any meal.
My preferred method of preparing eggplant is Fried eggplant and Grilled eggplant, But when I want a crispy appearance and the fastest preparation time, this eggplant air fryer recipe is unbeatable.On the other hand, if you have more time, you must try eggplant Eggplant Lasagna… It is so good!
Can I air-fry the eggplant?
Yes! Using an air fryer to make eggplant is fast and delicious.
Why you will love this air fryer eggplant recipe
- Salty and cheese flavors with caramel edges
- Crunchy exterior and soft interior
- Easy and healthy
- It only takes 10 minutes to cook
Air fried eggplant ingredients
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for eggplant in an air fryer, the role of each ingredient in the recipe, and alternative options. For measurement, please refer to the recipe card below.
- eggplant – Look for dark purple eggplants with smooth skins and no pits or bruises. Small eggplants are more popular than large eggplants because they are less bitter and have fewer seeds.
- olive oil – I recommend extra virgin olive oil, but light olive oil or even avocado oil will work.
- Grated parmesan cheese -You can buy pre-ground or self-grated, just make sure it is super finely grated, not chopped, so you can get a crispy appearance. We use it instead of actual breadcrumbs, I think it is the best air fried eggplant!
- Italian seasoning – you can use it Homemade Italian seasoning Or shop purchase. Or feel free to add other spices, such as garlic powder or chili powder.
- Sea salt and black pepper
How to cook eggplant in an air fryer
This section shows how to make eggplant in an air fryer, with step-by-step photos and detailed information about the technique. For complete instructions, see the recipe card below.
- piece. Cut the eggplant horizontally to make a 1/2 inch thick circle.
tip: After slicing, cut off the ends of the leaves. This will give you more things to grab.
- season. Drizzle olive oil on the eggplant, sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
- Air fried eggplant. Arrange the slices in a single layer and cook for 10-12 minutes, until the eggplant is soft and the cheese is golden brown.
tip: Cook in batches And don’t squeeze in the basket of the air fryer. Batch make sure it turns brown correctly.
Storage instructions
- Storage: Store the remaining eggplants in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Reheat: To maintain crispness, reheat the eggplant slices in the air fryer again, or simply fry them. A microwave oven will make it quite humid.
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This healthy and simple air fryer eggplant recipe is ready in 15 minutes, with only 4 ingredients! Making eggplant in an air fryer is faster than other methods, and this method has a delicious crispy, cheese coating.
Preparation time 5 minute
Cooking time 10 minute
total time 15 minute
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Tap the time in the instructions below to start the kitchen timer while cooking.
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Warm up Air fryer To 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
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Cut the eggplant horizontally into rounds, about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick. Only cut off the multi-leaf end after you have finished slicing, so that you have more things to grab while slicing.
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Drizzle or brush the sliced eggplant with olive oil. Sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
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Put the eggplant slices in a single layer into the air fryer basket.Cook 10-12 minutes, Until the eggplant is soft and the cheese is golden brown. Repeat in batches with the remaining eggplant slices.
Recipe notes
Weight: 4 slices, or 1/4 of the entire recipe
nutrient content
The amount per serving. The amount in the formula description above.
Calories 202
fat 14.4-
protein 10.9g
Total carbohydrates 8.6-
Net carbohydrates 4.7-
fiber 3.9g
sugar 4.3-
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