Air Fryer Eggplant
With crispy edges and tender insides, these air fryer eggplant slices are the best way to enjoy eggplant as a side dish. So quick and easy!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes
Total: 18 minutes
Servings: 3 -4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant about 1 pound
- 2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning optional
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Parmesan optional for serving
- Finely chopped parsley or basil optional for serving
Instructions
- Cut the eggplant into 1/4-inch rounds (no need to peel it). Arrange the slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet or similar work surface. Brush the first side lightly with oil, then flip, brush the other side, and sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper evenly over the top.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer*— you will very likely need to cook it in batches. Air fry until the eggplant is crisp, about 12 to 15 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Repeat with the remaining slices. Sprinkle immediately with parmesan and parsley (if using).
Notes
- *You can overlap the slices a bit at the ends with good results, but note that the more you overlap them, the less likely they are to be crisp.
- You DO NOT need to salt the eggplant and let it sit; save time and cook it right away. As long as you cut it thin and described and don't overlap the slices, it will become crisp, not soggy. I also have never had issues with average-sized eggplant being bitter, so unless you eggplant is truly giant, salting and letting it sit isn't needed.
- TO STORE: Refrigerate air fryer eggplant in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- TO REHEAT: Reheat in the air fryer at 375 degrees F or in the microwave. You can also eat the leftovers cold.
- TO FREEZE: I don’t recommend freezing this recipe, as it will be soggy after thawing. If that’s not a deal-breaker, you can freeze in a zip-top bag or airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1(of 3)Calories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gPotassium: 353mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 41IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
