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This Healthy Air Fryer Eggplant recipe is an easy and delicious dish that’s made with no breading and just a few ingredients. If you’ve ever wondered how to cook eggplant in the air fryer, you’ve come to the right place! There’s no breading or mess, just crispy and delicious eggplant every time.
If this healthy air fried snack looks delicious to you, also try our Air Fried Buffalo Cauliflower or this Air Fryer Broccoli Recipe.
Why I Love Air Fryer Eggplant
Eggplant is a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways. It can be roasted, fried, or even grilled. However, one of the healthiest ways to cook eggplant is in an air fryer. Air fryers use hot air to cook food, which results in a crispy exterior and a tender interior. This method of cooking also uses less oil than traditional frying, making it a healthier option.
Enjoy!
– Becca
Ingredients for Air Fried Eggplant
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- Eggplant: People typically think eggplant is a squash, but it’s actually a nightshade (similar to bell peppers and tomatoes). Eggplant is also a fruit! Eggplant is full of nutrients and antioxidants, and is a great addition to any healthy lifestyle.
How to Make Air Fryer Eggplant
Step 1: First preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees fahrenheit.
Cut the eggplant into cubes and add them to a large bowl. Drizzle with avocado oil or a spritz of avocado oil cooking spray.
Top the eggplant with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add or omit seasonings to your taste preference.
Step 2: Using a spoon or spatula, stir to coat the eggplant with the oil and seasonings, and then add the seasoned eggplant to your preheated air fryer, and set the cook time for 25 minutes.
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Step 3: Shake the eggplant every 5 minutes during the cooking time to promote even cooking.
Step 4: You will know the eggplant is done when it is golden brown and soft.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. This is definitely one of those recipes that I enjoy most right after it’s been cooked.
Recipe Tips
- This is my favorite side dish with burgers. The eggplant cubes are the perfect healthy substitute for french fries since they are made with less oil.
- If you have a convection oven, you can use that for this recipe. I have only made this in the air fryer, so keep an eye on the cook time if you decide to use a convection oven.
- Serve the eggplant with your favorite sauce or toppings, such as marinara sauce, pizza sauce, or curry sauce.
Air Fryer Eggplant FAQs
For my air fryer, I have found that 1 inch square eggplant pieces yield the best results. You can use slices of eggplant and air fry in a single layer, but you will likely have to batch cook since only a couple of eggplant slices will fit in the bottom of the air fryer basket at once. The size and way you cut your eggplant completely depend on the size of your air fryer.
I love serving air fryer eggplant with these Air Fryer Turkey Burgers, this Simple Spaghetti and Meat Sauce, or this Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta.
Healthy Eating Plans
Weight Watchers Points
Per serving (1 cup): 2 Points on the 2025 Plan
21 Day Fix Containers
For the entire recipe: 2 Green Containers, 1 1/2 Teaspoons.
Per Serving (1 cup): 1 Green Container, 3/4 Teaspoons.
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Healthy Air Fryer Eggplant
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Equipment
- Ninja Foodi
- Kitchen Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant medium
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- ½ tsp black pepper ground
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350º
- Cut eggplant into 1 inch cubes. 1 eggplant
- Toss eggplant with avocado oil, pepper, salt, and garlic powder. 1 tbsp avocado oil ½ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp garlic powder
- Add the eggplant to the air fryer and set the time for 25 minutes.
- Shake the eggplant every 5 minutes.
- Eggplant is done when it is golden brown and soft.
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Is the temperature & cook time the same
If if use my oven on convection bake/roast?
Thank you
I haven’t made these in my oven, and each oven is a little different but I’d definitely use the temperature and time here as a starting point for them! I think it will be very close.