How To Air Fryer Eggplant

When ready add a few pieces of the eggplant to the air fryer basket in a single layer how many will depend on the size of your air fryer.

How to air fryer eggplant. Put the eggplant in the air fryer basket. You can use a wire rack or for easy cleanup an air fryer silicone basket. Put into preheated air fryer basket so they re not overlapping spray lightly with olive oil spray. This recipe is based of using the cosori air fryer 5 8qt model affiliate link. Toss so it s all in a single layer.

Transfer to a serving plate. Set your air fryer to 300 degrees and preheat it for 5 minutes before adding in your eggplant. The air fryer works alternatively by coating the desired food in a thin layer of oil while. Traditional frying methods induce the maillard effect by completely submerging foods in hot oil. Preheat air fryer to 400f.

Transfer to the air fryer basket. Cook without opening the fryer for 10 minutes. One at a time dip into egg then into flour then press breadcrumbs on both sides so they re nicely coated. Slice your eggplant into inch sections. Add another coat of spray on top of the eggplant.

If it s bitter or not salty enough sprinkle everything with a pinch of coarse salt. Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees for 5 minutes. Be sure it s rolled up on the side to allow the air to circulate. I was able to do 4 at a time with this method it will vary depending on size. Cook for 20 minutes turning every four minutes.

Preheat air fryer to 400f. Combine all ingredients and toss until eggplant pieces are coated with olive oil and spices. Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil over your sliced eggplant in a bowl. Cook at 390 degrees for 5 minutes. Place a sheet of foil in the air fryer basket with a coat of olive oil spray.