How to Make Eggplant in the Airfryer: 4 Delicious Ways to Prepare it in the Fryer
In this post, we’ll share four irresistible ways to prepare eggplant in the air fryer, ensuring your meals are as delicious as they are healthy.
1- Air Frying Eggplant
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil to taste
- Chimichurri to taste
Instructions
- Cut the eggplant into thick slices.
- Season with salt, olive oil and chimichurri.
- Place in the airfryer basket and program at 200°C for 20 minutes.
- Stir halfway through.
2- Eggplant Chips in the Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Paprika to taste
- Oregano to taste
Instructions
- Cut the eggplant into thin slices.
- Season with olive oil, salt, pepper and other seasonings.
- Place the eggplants in the airfryer basket heated to 180°C for about 15–20 minutes,
- Turn the eggplants halfway through.
- Let it cool a little before serving.
3- Stuffed Eggplant in the Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants
- 400g of ground beef
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Oregano to taste
- Olive oil to taste
Instructions
- Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and carefully remove the pulp, leaving a thin border (about 1 cm). Chop the eggplant pulp into small cubes.
- In a large pan, sauté the onion and garlic. Add the ground beef and cook until golden.
- Add the tomato sauce, salt, pepper and oregano. Mix well and let cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chopped eggplant pulp to the sauce and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Fill the eggplant shells with the meat filling and sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the eggplants with aluminum foil and place in an airfryer heated to 180°C for around 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes.
4- Air Fry Eggplant Parm
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Smoked paprika
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cut the eggplants into medium slices.
- On a plate, beat the egg with a fork.
- In another dish, mix the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and paprika.
- Dip each slice of eggplant in the beaten egg and then in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Spray the eggplant slices with olive oil and place in an airfryer heated to 200°C for around 15–20 minutes, turning the slices halfway through the time.
