Sides
Air Fryer Eggplant
Description
Air Fryer Eggplant has that magical crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside quality to it, making this an eggplant side dish everyone will want to eat. Eggplant, enjoy your moment in the spotlight!
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant about 1 pound
- 2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning optional
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Parmesan optional for serving
- Finely chopped parsley or basil optional for serving
Directions
- Cut the eggplant into 1/4-inch rounds (no need to peel it). Arrange the slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet or similar work surface. Brush the first side lightly with oil, then flip, brush the other side, and sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper evenly over the top.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer*— you will very likely need to cook it in batches. Air fry until the eggplant is crisp, about 12 to 15 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Repeat with the remaining slices. Sprinkle immediately with parmesan and parsley (if using).
