Description
These Air Fryer Eggplant rounds are a delicious, crispy, low-oil side dish that’s perfect for any weeknight dinner. With a touch of seasoning and optional parmesan, they are a healthy twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium globe eggplant (about 1.5 lbs)
- trimmed and cut into ½-inch thick rounds
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- plus extra for seasoning if desired
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (optional
- for finishing)
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest (optional
- for finishing)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the eggplant rounds with kosher salt and let them sit for about 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse the eggplant rounds and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- In a bowl, combine the eggplant, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper, mixing until the eggplant is evenly coated.
- Arrange the eggplant rounds in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for about 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- If desired, sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and lemon zest before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure the eggplant is patted dry to enhance crispiness. You can adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Vegetables
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 105 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Eggplant, crispy side dish, low-oil recipe, weeknight dinner, eggplant recipe