air fryer eggplant

Coated in a seasoned breading and then air-fried until tender and crispy, this Air Fryer Eggplant recipe is sure to be loved by the whole family!

Air Fryer Eggplant

eggplant (or two small)

salt

bread crumbs

parmesan cheese (grated)

Italian seasoning

garlic powder

eggs (beaten)

flour

cooking spray

marinara sauce (for serving)

Slice eggplant into ⅓&quot; slices. Sprinkle with salt and let sit 20 minutes.

While eggplant is sitting, combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in a small bowl.

Whisk egg with 1 tablespoon water in a second bowl.

Quickly rinse the eggplant and pat dry.

Dip each eggplant slice into the flour, then into the egg and finally into the bread crumb mixture. Spray each side of the eggplant with cooking spray.

Preheat air fryer to 380°F.  Place in a single layer in the air fryer and cook 5 minutes. Flip over and cook an additional 5-7 minutes or until tender and crisp.

Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

Crispy and flavorful, this air fryer eggplant is one of our favorite side dishes! I also like to make it into a full meal by serving it over pasta with marinara sauce, fresh herbs, and dollops of cashew cream.

eggplant

Sea salt (for sprinkling)

egg*

panko bread crumbs

almond flour

Parmesan cheese, pecorino cheese, or Vegan Parmesan

sea salt

black pepper

Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)

pasta

Tomato Sauce

Cashew Cream

basil leaves parsley

Red pepper flakes

Preheat the air fryer to 370°F.

Sprinkle the eggplant slices with salt on both sides and place in a large colander to drain for 30 minutes.

In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg. In a medium bowl or rimmed plate, combine the panko, almond flour, pecorino, salt, and several grinds of pepper.

Pat the eggplant slices dry, dip them into the egg, and then into the panko mixture. Place on a plate as you work and then drizzle the slices with olive oil. Place in a single layer in the air fryer and air fry for 17 to 20 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown, flipping halfway through cooking. Work in batches if necessary.

Make the eggplant a full meal by serving it with pasta, scoops of tomato sauce, dollops of cashew cream, basil, red pepper flakes, and drizzles of olive oil.

This simply seasoned air fryer eggplant comes out crispy and delicious. It&#x27;s a side dish everyone will absolutely love!

Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant

eggplant,

avocado oil

rosemary

thyme

Kosher salt, plus more for salting eggplant

smoked paprika

Spread cubed eggplant out on a large flat...

Spread cubed eggplant out on a large flat surface. Salt generously with Kosher salt and let sit for 15-30 minutes. Pat dry with a paper towel or kitchen cloth to absorb the moisture.

Place eggplant in a large bowl. Drizzle avocado...

Place eggplant in a large bowl. Drizzle avocado oil into the and toss until all the pieces are well coated.

Add the spices to the bowl with the...

Add the spices to the bowl with the eggplant and stir until well combined.

Place the eggplant in the air fryer (either...

Place the eggplant in the air fryer (either on trays or in basket depending on model) at 400°F. Air fry for about 18 minutes. If using a basket model, toss the eggplant half way through cooking time.

Best served immediately.

This air fryer eggplant is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside! Coated in a crispy parmesan-panko breading, it cooks through in just 5 minutes, and is great served as a snack or a side dish.

Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant Rounds

all purpose flour (see note 2)

breadcrumbs

parmesan cheese (shredded)

oregano

marinara (optional)

Slice

Slice eggplant- After washing and patting dry, slice eggplant into 1/4 inch thick rounds.

Prepare

Prepare breading mixture- In three shallow bowls, add the 1) flour 2) beaten eggs and 3) panko, parmesan cheese, oregano and salt.

Bread

Bread the eggplant- Place the eggplant in the flour. Turn to coat several times until the eggplant is fully coated in flour. Use tongs to gently shake off excess.Next, place in the egg mixture. Use a second set of tongs to carefully turn the eggplant until it is fully coated in the eggs. Hold it above the plate to allow excess egg to drip off.Lastly, place in the parmesan/panko mixture. I find it easiest to use a spoon to gently press the breadcrumbs onto the egpplant, then turn it over a few times until fully coated.Place breaded eggplant slices on a clean plate and repeat with remaining slices until they are all coated.

Cook

Cook- Heat your air fryer to 400°F. Spritz the breaded eggplant slices with oil and arrange in the air fryer in a single layer. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the slices are golden brown and crispy *see note 3

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Eggplant in the air fryer is a simple side dish recipe everyone can enjoy because it is naturally gluten-free, vegan, paleo, low in carbs, and it goes well with almost any main course.

Simple Air Fryer Eggplant Recipe

olive oil

Salt and pepper

Preheat air fryer to 370º F for 5...

Preheat air fryer to 370º F for 5 minutes

Combine the oil and seasoning in a small...

Combine the oil and seasoning in a small bowl until well combined. Using a silicone brush, brush the eggplant slices on both sides with the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. (If you remove some of the moisture with salt, you don’t need to add salt again)

Place the seasoned eggplant slices in the air...

Place the seasoned eggplant slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook to 370º F for 10 minutes or until the eggplant is soft and golden brown.

Air fryer eggplant is sweet, sticky, and so easy to make! You'll love how caramelized and sweet the eggplant gets in the air fryer!

Sweet &amp; Sticky Air Fryer Eggplant

sesame oil, divided

tamari or soy sauce

hot sauce

scallion, chopped

white sesame seeds

Preheat your air fryer (if it requires it) to 400F.

Cut the eggplant into 2 inch pieces that are about 1/2 inch thick. I did a combo of triangles and rectangles. 

Place the eggplant in a large bowl and toss with 3 tablespoons agave nectar and 3 tablespoons sesame oil.

Arrange the eggplant pieces in your air fryer basket or tray in a single layer. Make sure they aren&#8217;t touching.

Place the basket or tray into a preheated air fryer and air fry for 8 minutes.

While the eggplant is air frying, whisk together the sauce with the remaining 2 tablespoons agave nectar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, soy sauce, and hot sauce.

After the 8 minutes, if you are using trays, switch the trays so the eggplant cooks evenly.

After the 5 minutes, use tongs to flip the eggplant and brush the other side with the sauce.

Air fry for another 3 &#8211; 5 minutes until caramelized and golden-medium brown.

Transfer to a plate or bowl and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

Worked awesome! Everyone said it was delicious!! Wasn’t super crispy but was super tasty, thank you!

OMG. These are amazing.  I could’ve eaten the whole batch myself but I had to share.   

ok soooo i thought i hated eggplant but i’ve been making this every week since the recipe hit my inbox. it’s THAT good!!!! i love it as a side with pad thai or fried rice. 
but honestly i have an eggplant sitting on my counter and i plan on making it for lunch for myself tomorrow 😂

I’ve honestly been skeptical about air fryers in the sense that they’re one of those kitchen items that aren’t necessary.

Feeling lazy… I found this recipe and tried to give my mum’s air fryer a try. I have to say, there is no way I would have ever gotten this texture and taste with an oven given the time and effort I put into this.

Might just be a regular meal for me. Felt a veggie dish so I just ate it over a bit of rice.

Looking forward to trying your other air fryer recipes

I love taking veggies and making them into snacks, and I love air frying anything I can. This Air Fryer Eggplant is both of those, and is delicious!

eggplant medium-sized

paprika

parsley

The first and foremost thing to do is to properly clean the air fryer. Make sure that your Air Fryer is ready for cooking a delicious meal.

Next, take a medium size eggplant and cut the top green part of the eggplant. Now cut the eggplant in the shape of small cubes of about one inch. Make sure to cut all the cubes of eggplant to a similar size.

After that, carefully take the cubes of the eggplant and put them in a fresh and clean mixing bowl. Once you are done with transferring the slices of eggplant, add the oil, and then sprinkle the spices, herbs, and salt.

Once all the spices and herbs are in the mixing bowl, toss the slices to make sure that every slice of the eggplant is coated with it.

Now that our eggplant is ready to be cooked, preheat your Air Fryer for 10 minutes, and transfer the eggplant slices in it carefully. Set the temperature at 400℉.

Leave it for at least 10 to 15 minutes for it to be cooked properly. Usually, 15 minutes is more than enough for the eggplant slices to be tenderly cooked on the inside and crispy on the outside.

Finally, let’s garnish it with some cilantro, perhaps squeeze some lime on top, and eat up!

This was easy to make and taste very good, thank you!

Air fryer eggplant Parmesan delivers on all the breaded crunch without the deep-frying! Top with marinara and mozzarella for a dish everyone will love.

Air Fryer Eggplant Parm

egg, whisked

Parmesan cheese

basil

marinara sauce

mozzarella cheese

Cut the eggplant into ¼ inch slices and...

Cut the eggplant into ¼ inch slices and place in a colander or baking sheet. Sprinkle the eggplant with salt and let sit for at least 15 minutes.

Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees.

Place the egg in one bowl and mix...

Place the egg in one bowl and mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and basil in a second bowl.

Dip each eggplant slice into the egg then...

Dip each eggplant slice into the egg then the breadcrumb mixture making sure to fully coat each slice.

Place each eggplant breaded slice into the air...

Place each eggplant breaded slice into the air fryer in one single layer not touching and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, spritzing with oil and flipping over halfway.

Put a teaspoon of marinara sauce on top...

Put a teaspoon of marinara sauce on top of each eggplant slice and top them with mozzarella cheese.

Close the air fryer and cook for 1...

Close the air fryer and cook for 1 minute, turn off the air fryer and let the eggplant to sit one more minute to allow the cheese melt fully.

Remove the eggplant parm from the air fryer...

Remove the eggplant parm from the air fryer and enjoy!

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This breaded air fryer eggplant parm is filled with seasoning and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.


Ingredients

    1 eggplant
    1 egg, whisked
    1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/2 teaspoon dried basil
    1/2 cup marinara sauce
    1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese


Instructions

1. Cut the eggplant into ¼ inch slices and place in a colander or baking sheet. Sprinkle the eggplant with salt and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
    
2. Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees.
    
3. Place the egg in one bowl and mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and basil in a second bowl.
    
4. Dip each eggplant slice into the egg then the breadcrumb mixture making sure to fully coat each slice.
    
5. Place each eggplant breaded slice into the air fryer in one single layer not touching and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, spritzing with oil and flipping over halfway.
    
6. Put a teaspoon of marinara sauce on top of each eggplant slice and top them with mozzarella cheese.
    
7. Close the air fryer and cook for 1 minute, turn off the air fryer and let the eggplant to sit one more minute to allow the cheese melt fully.
    
8. Remove the eggplant parm from the air fryer and enjoy!


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Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

Air fryer eggplant is sliced, breaded, and fried for a healthier take on French fries! They’re crunchy, satisfying, and perfect for dipping.

eggplant sliced into ½-inch sticks

panko breadcrumbs

parmesan

eggs

Oil spray

Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.

Cut the eggplant into sticks (you don’t have...

Cut the eggplant into sticks (you don’t have to remove the skin of the eggplant).

In a bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan,...

In a bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan, and garlic powder.

In a second bowl, whisk the eggs together.

Take one stick at a time and dip...

Take one stick at a time and dip it in the eggs.

Transfer to the panko mixture bowl and press...

Transfer to the panko mixture bowl and press the stick on all sides, so it’s covered with panko mixture.

Add the eggplant fries to the air fryer...

Add the eggplant fries to the air fryer in one single layer and then spray the tops of them with an EVO Oil Mister.

Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, flipping them...

Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time. 

Serve hot with marinara sauce or other dipping...

Serve hot with marinara sauce or other dipping sauce.

Air fryer eggplant is a healthy, easy alternative to deep fried eggplant. The air fryer makes the eggplant fries nice and crispy, just like a deep fryer, but since it uses a fraction of the oil, it is much healthier for your entire family so you can feel good enjoying a wholesome treat.

The Best Air Fryer Eggplant

eggplants

onion powder

fresh parsley, chopped

Slice the ends off the eggplant, then slice...

Slice the ends off the eggplant, then slice it in half lengthwise.

Slice into 1-inch-thick pieces and then slice the...

Slice into 1-inch-thick pieces and then slice the eggplant in half horizontally to make the fries shorter.

Combine the seasonings in a small bowl. 

Next, place the eggplant pieces in a medium-sized...

Next, place the eggplant pieces in a medium-sized bowl and then toss with the olive oil.

Sprinkle in the spices and toss to coat.

Once the eggplant is ready, place the eggplant...

Once the eggplant is ready, place the eggplant fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Make sure to give them a bit of room between each fry. Keep in mind, you may need to work in batches. 

Air fry  at 375 *t for 8 to...

Air fry  at 375 *t for 8 to 10 minutes and make sure to flip them once halfway through. 

When done serve it with marinara sauce

Preheat the air fryer and place the eggplant...

Preheat the air fryer and place the eggplant fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer (you might want to work in batches).

Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

When done sprinkle chopped parsley and serve it...

When done sprinkle chopped parsley and serve it with marinara sauce.

You can also bake eggplant if you don’t...

You can also bake eggplant if you don’t have an air fryer. To do this, prepare the eggplants the same way with the seasonings and then follow these steps. 

Pre-heat the oven at 425 *t and bake...

Pre-heat the oven at 425 *t and bake them for 15 minutes until golden crispy.

First, place the eggplant on a non-stick pan...

First, place the eggplant on a non-stick pan with some space between.

Place them in the oven and bake until...

Place them in the oven and bake until golden brown and starting to singe on the outside.

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