Air Fryer Eggplant

Similar to roasted eggplant but made in just a fraction of the time, Air Fryer Eggplant is delicious with just olive oil, salt, and pepper, or customize it with your favorite herbs and spices.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings (1/2 cup each)

Calories 62kcal

Author Meggan Hill

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 pound eggplant cut into 1 1/2" cubes (1 medium eggplant, see note 1)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, add eggplant, olive oil, garlic, and salt and pepper (I like at least 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper). Toss to combine. Transfer the eggplant to the basket of an air fryer (work in batches if necessary).
Air fry at 400 degrees until the eggplant is softened with caramelized edges, about 10 to 12 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Notes

Eggplant: Peeling the eggplant is not required (I never do), but it's up to you. I like to leave the skin on to help the eggplant hold it's shape while cooking.
Yield: 1 pound of eggplant yields about 2 c. eggplant, enough for 4 servings, 1/2 c. each.
Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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