Low Calorie Air Fryer Eggplant (Printable version)

Golden crispy eggplant cubes with Mediterranean spices, ready in 25 minutes.

# What you'll need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium eggplant (approximately 14 oz), cut into ½-inch cubes

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil (or olive oil spray for reduced calories)
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnish

08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes before cooking.
02 - Place the eggplant cubes in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil or spray lightly for an even lower calorie option.
03 - Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the eggplant is well coated with seasonings.
04 - Arrange the eggplant pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
05 - Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until the eggplant is golden brown and crispy on the edges.
06 - Transfer to a serving plate. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that deep fried satisfaction without the heavy oil or mess
  • The smoky spices transform humble eggplant into something crave worthy
02 -
  • Overcrowding is the enemy of crispy eggplant, so resist the urge to pile everything in at once
  • The eggplant will continue to crisp slightly after coming out, so do not be afraid to remove it when it looks mostly done
03 -
  • Cutting the eggplant uniformly ensures everything finishes cooking at the same time
  • Do not salt the eggplant beforehand unless you have time to let it sweat for 30 minutes

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