Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant (+ Flavor Options)

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5 from 2 votes

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time

35 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

50 mins

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 177 kcal

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean, American

Ingredients

Air Fryer Eggplant

1 eggplant
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp neutral cooking oil 30 mL, generic cooking oil

Flavor Options (choose one)

garlic powder smoky garlic
smoked paprika smoky garlic
chili powder Mexican seasoning
cumin Mexican seasoning
Italian seasoning

Instructions

Cup of Yum

Prep: Cut eggplant into ½ to 1 inch large cubes. Add them to a bowl along with salt, stirring to combine. Lay out a few layers of paper towels and spread eggplant cubes onto them. Let sit for at least 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture, then pat them as dry as you can.
Flavor: In a large bowl toss together eggplant, oil, and your chosen flavor.
Air Fry: Add eggplant to your air fryer, in as single of a layer as possible (you may need to work in batches). Air fry at 400°F (204°C) for 15 minutes, jostling the pan every few minutes, until golden brown and crispy!

Notes

Should you peel your eggplant? I prefer to leave the peel on, which helps the eggplant retain it's shape better (plus, the skin is filled with fiber and antioxidants!)

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 177kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 13.5g (5%) Protein 2.2g (4%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 1.8g (9%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 1167mg (49%) Potassium 525mg (11%) Fiber 8.1g (32%) Sugar 6.9g (14%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 177

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	177kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	13.5g	5%
Protein	2.2g	4%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	1.8g	9%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	1167mg	49%
Potassium	525mg	11%
Fiber	8.1g	32%
Sugar	6.9g	14%
Calcium	21mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%

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