Air Fryer Eggplant - Air Fryer Recipes (2024)

Published: Sep 10, 2021 · Modified: Nov 23, 2023 by Emily Antoine · This post may contain affiliate links ·

Crispy air fryer eggplant has been my favorite side dish. Air fryer eggplant recipes are easy to make and are delicious. You can also make these air fryer eggplant fries for an easy and quick snack.

Air fryer eggplant is crispy on the outside and soft from the inside. They are perfect when served with air fryer eggplant dip such as ketchup, mustard sauce, mayonnaise, ranch dressing, etc.

Easy air fryer eggplant is a good vegan snack. They are healthy and delicious. I have tried this recipe in various styles.
The air fryer eggplant fries recipe today I’m sharing is the easy and quick method.
Let’s start with the recipe and don’t miss the tips for air fryer eggplant.

Ingredients for air fryer eggplant:

The ingredients for this recipe are simple and most of them are already in your pantry. You just need to assemble them and start making the crispy and delicious air fryer eggplant recipe.

• Eggplant: use 1 larger globe eggplant / 2 small eggplants
• Chickpea Flour: 3 tablespoons
• Paprika: 1 teaspoon
• Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
• Panko Bread Crumbs: 1 cup
• Water
• Oil
• Salt and Pepper to taste

How to make an air fryer eggplant?

I think the process I’m going to explain to you here might be a little different from the regular ones. But trust me the result is worth it.

Most of us start by salting the eggplants and letting them drain before cooking. I have omitted that process while making this air fryer eggplant recipe. This saves a lot of time and energy. The air fryer eggplants are packed with flavor and you’ll love the texture.

Instructions:

1. First, wash the eggplants thoroughly and slice them into a round shape not thicken than ⅓ inches. Set them aside.

2. After that take a mixing bowl to add chickpea flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper give them a quick mix. Then add 2-3 tablespoons of water at first and gradually add a tablespoon of water later if needed.

3. Remember the batter should not be too watery or too thick.
4. Now, preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 3 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, the air fryer is preheating you can start coating the eggplants.
6. Take a slice of eggplant dip into the batter following by the bread crumbs. Repeat with the remaining air fryer eggplant slices.

7. After that put the coated eggplants in the air fryer basket in a single layer and drizzle with some oil on top. Cook them at 200C/400F for 15 minutes. Flip the air fryer eggplant halfway through the cooking process.

8. Cook the eggplants until they are golden brown.

9. Remove the air fryer eggplants from the basket and repeat with the remaining.
10. Serve and enjoy your crunchy air fryer eggplants.

You can find the air fryer eggplant recipe in the printable card below.

Air frying tips for air fryer eggplant:

1. Do not forget to preheat your air fryer.
2. Try to cut the air fryer eggplants slices evenly for the best result.
3. Place the coated eggplants in a single layer for evenly cooked and crispy air fryer eggplant. Do not overcrowd the air fryer.
4. In terms of taste, you can play with the seasoning. You can add the seasonings according to your preference.
5. Flip the air fryer eggplants halfway through the cooking process.

Air fryer eggplant serving ideas:

Air fryer eggplant chips are a tasty side dish even served by itself. And this side dish goes with almost any meal.
You can serve air fryer eggplant with any protein such as

• Air fryer lamb chops
• Air fryer tofu
• Air fryer pork belly
• Frozen chicken breast in air fryer

Honestly, I love munching on air fryer eggplant chips. They are easy to make and get ready in no time.

Dips for air fryer eggplant:

• Ranch Dressing
• Ketchup
• BBQ sauce
• Mustard sauce
• Mayonnaise

Here are some of the frequently asked questions.

How to store and reheat the air fryer eggplant?

Storage for air fryer eggplant:

If you have some leftovers, you can keep them in an air-tight container and store them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Reheating Air fryer eggplant:

You can simply put the leftover eggplants in the air fryer basket and reheat them at 160C/320F for 4-5 minutes or until its warm.

Do I need to peel the eggplant before cooking?

Peeling the eggplant is not necessary but if you would like to peel them off it’s completely okay.

I usually don’t peel the eggplant because it tastes great and is very nutritious.

Equipment: Air Fryer

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American/Asian

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

If you like air fryer eggplant, look what else you can air fry:

• Air Fryer Bitter Gourd Chips

If you’ve tried this recipe, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below.

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