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Healthy Air Fryer Eggplant [Oil Free]

No breading or oil required for this tasty air fryer eggplant. Immensely flavourful bites that make a wonderfully delicious, low calorie and low carb side dish.

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 48 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American , Canadian

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb eggplant cut into half inch pieces (approx 1 medium sized)
  • 2 tablespoon low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper optional
Optional
  • sriracha mayo for dipping

Instructions

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  1. Wash and dice your eggplant into half inch pieces. (See step by step photos above if needed.)
  2. Now place your cut up eggplant in a large colander and place the colander inside a bowl. Generously sprinkle with salt and let it sit for 30 minutes. Then transfer to a clean, dry dish towel and using another dish towel, or paper towels, press and pat them dry.
  3. Now, wipe out the bowl that was sitting under your colander and place the dry eggplant inside. Add the broth and all the seasoning to the bowl and mix well to evenly coat the pieces.
  4. Place in your air fryer basket, set to 380 degrees and cook for 15-20 minutes, tossing once at the halfway point. Cook until nicely golden, and fork tender, then serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or chives and sriracha mayo for dipping.

Notes

  • Try and cut your eggplant into as similar sized pieces as possible, for even cooking. If you leave some pieces too big, they will be underdone, and too small, they'll burn.
  • Don't skip the salting! This extra step does require you to start a little ahead of time, but it really does improve the flavour!
  • Feel free to play with the seasoning, to your taste. Some great additions include cumin or chili flakes, or sub the sweet paprika for smoked.
  • Leftovers keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 48cal (2%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 161mg (7%) Potassium 413mg (12%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 322IU (6%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 48

% Daily Value*

Calories 48cal 2%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 161mg 7%
Potassium 413mg 9%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 322IU 6%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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