Description
This low calorie air fryer eggplant delivers big flavor without the guilt, featuring smoky, silky, and crispy textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants (about 700 g / 1.5 lb)
- 1½ tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp neutral oil (or nonstick spray)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley or basil)
Instructions
- Trim the stem and slice eggplant into 1.5 cm (1/2 inch) rounds, about 12–14 slices. Salt both sides lightly with kosher salt and place slices on a wire rack to drain for 10–15 minutes.
- Pat the slices dry with paper towels. Brush or mist each side with neutral oil, then sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 3 minutes.
- Arrange eggplant in a single layer in the basket without overlap; cook in batches if needed. Air-fry for 8 minutes, flip slices, then cook for 6–7 more minutes until golden and tender.
- Transfer cooked slices to a serving plate and immediately brush with lemon juice or vinegar and sprinkle with chopped herbs. Serve warm.
Notes
Overcrowding the air fryer basket can lead to soggy slices. For extra-crispy edges, consider a light dusting of cornstarch before oiling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg