Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of crispy air-fried eggplant, transforming this often-overlooked vegetable into a culinary star. With its golden exterior and tender inside, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying as a healthy snack. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a versatile addition to any meal. Whether served as a side or topped with your favorite sauces, this air fryer eggplant will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium eggplant (approximately 450g)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the eggplant and slice it into half-inch thick rounds. Optionally, create fun shapes.
- Sprinkle salt on the slices and let them sit in a colander for 20 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse the salted eggplant under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss the eggplant slices with olive oil, garlic powder, pepper, and Parmesan cheese if using.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for five minutes.
- Arrange the seasoned eggplant slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 113g
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg