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Air Fryer Eggplant

Air Fryer Eggplant is tossed in soy sauce, lemon juice, and lots of herbs and spices before getting air-fried to golden, crispy perfection.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings as a side dish
Calories: 87 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplants cut into half-inch rounds
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Herbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper optional

Instructions

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  1. Wash, dry, and cut the eggplant.
  2. Place the pieces in a large colander and place the colander inside a bowl.
  3. Generously sprinkle with salt and let it sit for 30 minutes.
  4. Transfer the pieces to a dry kitchen towel, arranging them in one layer. Using paper towels, press and pat them dry.
  5. Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees F.
  6. Add the eggplant rounds to a large bowl and add the rest of the ingredients. Toss well to combine.
  7. Arrange eggplant in the air fryer basket in one layer and cook for 15-20 minutes, turning once at the halfway point. Cook until nicely golden, crispy, and fork-tender.
  8. Serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh dill, lemon wedges on the side, and tzatziki sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Remember to salt the slices for 30 minutes. Don’t worry, it won’t be salty, because you’ll be removing the salt as you pat them down.
  • You can replace the sesame oil with olive if you want a more neutral flavor.
  • Try to slice the vegetables into similar sizes so they cook at the same time.
  • Air-fry in ONE layer, so that the surfaces crisp up evenly. If you’re doing a lot of slices, air-fry in batches.
  • Preheat the air-fryer for about 5-10 minutes before you pop your veggies in, so they immediately start cooking when you close the lid.
  • You can also slice the vegetables into strips instead of rounds.

Nutrition Information

Calories 87kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 172mg (7%) Potassium 383mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 208IU (4%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings as a side dish

Amount Per Serving

Calories 87

% Daily Value*

Calories 87kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 172mg 7%
Potassium 383mg 8%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 208IU 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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