Low Calorie Air Fryer Eggplant (Printable)

Golden crispy eggplant with garlic, paprika, and oregano. Air-fried to perfection with minimal oil for maximum flavor.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 medium eggplant (approximately 14 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch cubes

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil (or olive oil spray for fewer calories)

03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

05 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

09 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

01 - Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes to ensure optimal cooking temperature.

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 spices.

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.

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You get that satisfying fried eggplant texture without the heavy oil and mess of deep frying
The seasonings create such a irresistible flavor that even eggplant skeptics will be asking for seconds
Ready in 25 minutes from start to finish making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners

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Do not overcrowd the basket or the eggplant will steam instead of crisp up
Shaking the basket halfway through is nonnegotiable for even browning on all sides

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Pat the eggplant dry with paper towels before cutting if it feels especially watery
Let the seasoned eggplant sit for 10 minutes before air frying for deeper flavor penetration