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Published November 2, 2021 by Jennifer. 4 Comments.
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This Air Fryer Eggplant is a bite-sized delight! Made with eggplant, olive oil, and the perfect blend of seasonings for a delicious low carb snack or side dish that everyone will love.

This Air Fryer Eggplant is a bite-sized delight! Made with eggplant, olive oil, and the perfect blend of seasonings for a delicious low carb snack or side dish that everyone will love.

Over head shot of seasoned crispy air fryer eggplant in a white bowl.

As far as fried eggplant recipes go, this is one of my favorites. I use to be an eggplant hater, but not anymore!

I love to substitute this low carb side dish for french fries and the delicious flavor is just downright amazing. Not only that, but prep time is minimal and this dish will be ready before you know it.

Head down to the recipe card below this post for the complete list of ingredients and detailed instructions you can grab from our printable recipe card.

Simple Ingredients

  • olive oil – to coat the eggplant wedges before seasoning.
  • garlic powder – Adds a hint of garlic flavor.
  • ground black pepper – Gives this recipe the perfect seasoned flavor.
  • smoked paprika (optional) – I love to add smoked paprika for added color and flavor.
  • Italian seasoning – Adds that Italian flavor most expect when eating eggplant.
  • eggplant – the main ingredient
  • fresh parsley (optional)
Air Fryer Eggplant ingredients to make crispy fried eggplant.

How to Cook Eggplant in Air Fryer

  1. Slice eggplant into 1” pieces

  2. Prepare the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray if needed.

  3. Add all eggplant pieces into a small shallow bowl with extra virgin olive oil and toss until eggplant pieces are fully coated.

    Cut up eggplant in a small bowl tossed in olive oil.

  4. Add the seasonings to the eggplant and toss until they are coated with the seasonings.

    Eggplant pieces tossed in olive oil and seasonings in a bowl and ready to be placed into the prepared air fryer basket.

  5. Put the seasoned eggplant in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

    Seasoned eggplant wedges in a single layer in the prepared basket of the air fryer.

  6. Air fry eggplant at 350 Fahrenheit/175 Celcius for 13-15 minutes, use tongs for tossing them in the basket halfway through the cook time. The tops should be golden brown.

    Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant topped with fresh parsley in the air fryer basket.

  7. Top with fresh parsley before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.

NOTE: This Air Fryer Eggplant Recipe was cooked using a Cosori Air Fryer. You’re Air Fryer may cook differently and you may need to add or remove cooking time to ensure eggplant is fully cooked. For best results, keep a close eye on the recipe if this is the first time making it so you know how to adjust the time to your particular air fryer.

This is one of my favorite crispy air fryer eggplant dishes and it reminds me of crispy potato wedges. Only a healthier version! They are literally seasoned and crispy perfection.

FAQs

How long do I cook eggplant in the air fryer?

If you are making eggplant wedges, you want to cook them for about 15 minutes. If you’re cooing larger pieces of eggplant slices, you may need to cook the eggplant longer.

What do I serve with air fried eggplant?

Serve this crispy eggplant with your favorite dipping sauces such as blue cheese dressing, Ranch dressing, and even ketchup. You can also top the fried eggplant with fresh parmesan cheese.

Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant seasoned with fresh parsley and served on a white plate.

This is such a delicious side dish and makes a great addition to your favorite main courses.

If you would rather keep the eggplant as slices, check out this other Air Fryer Eggplant recipe.

MORE AIR FRYER RECIPES:

  • Air Fryer Potato Wedges
  • Air Fryer Potato Skins
  • French Fries
  • Baked potatoes
  • Sweet Potatoes

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Overhead shot of crispy air fried eggplant.

Air Fryer Eggplant

Jennifer
This Air Fryer Eggplant is a bite-sized delight! Made with eggplant, olive oil, and the perfect blend of seasonings for a delicious low carb snack or side dish that everyone will love.
4.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 96 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 eggplant

Instructions
 

  • Slice eggplant into 1” pieces.
  • Prepare the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray if needed.
  • Add all eggplant pieces into a small shallow bowl with extra virgin olive oil and toss until eggplant pieces are fully coated.
  • Add the seasonings to the eggplant and toss until they are coated with the seasonings.
  • Put the seasoned eggplant in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry eggplant at 350 Fahrenheit/175 Celcius for 13-15 minutes, use tongs for tossing them in the basket halfway through the cook time. The tops should be golden brown.
  • Top with fresh parsley before serving

Notes

This Air Fryer Eggplant Recipe was cooked using a Cosori Air Fryer. You’re Air Fryer may cook differently and you may need to add or remove cooking time to ensure eggplant is fully cooked. For best results, keep a close eye on the recipe if this is the first time making it so you know how to adjust the time to your particular air fryer.
If you are making eggplant wedges, you want to cook them for about 15 minutes. If you’re cooing larger pieces of eggplant slices, you may need to cook the eggplant longer.
Serve this crispy eggplant with your favorite dipping sauce. and toppings such as parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 292mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 282IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you’re using with each recipe.

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