Description
Enjoy this crispy and healthy Air Fryer Eggplant recipe as a delicious side dish or add it to your favorite pasta or salads. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium eggplant, cut into ½-inch cubes or rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional:
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Toss Eggplant: In a large bowl, toss the eggplant with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Air Fry: Place the eggplant in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 15–18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
- Finish: Remove and sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Great as a side dish, in pasta, or added to salads.
- For extra crispness, sprinkle with a bit of cornstarch before air frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
