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Close-up of air fryer eggplant cubes with a golden brown, slightly charred surface, seasoned with spices.
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Air Fryer Eggplant

Easy, healthy and delicious Air Fryer Eggplant made with a simple spice blend. This air fried eggplant has a deliciously smoky flavor and tender, yet crisp, texture.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time19 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Vegan
Cuisine: Air Fryer
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 63kcal
Author: Kristen Wood

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 medium-sized eggplant sliced into 1" cubes
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or pink salt
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Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer oven to 400°F.
  • Prepare eggplant by slicing and discarding the leafy top. Slice eggplant vertically then slice each halve vertically again. Then slice horizontally into 1" cubes.
  • Place the eggplant in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with oil, then sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika and salt. Toss to coat.
  • Place the eggplant into air fryer basket or try. Air fry for 14 minutes or until tender and a fork pierces through easily.
  • Enjoy!

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Notes

Eggplant preparation: If time is of the essence, you can simply chop the eggplant and proceed as above. If you want to take the extra time to ensure the crispiest eggplant, refer to our section above titled "How to Prepare Eggplant Before Cooking".

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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