Description
Low-Calorie Air Fryer Eggplant is a delicious and healthy dish that showcases the eggplant’s natural sweetness while delivering a satisfying crunch. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing your guests with a gourmet touch. With its smoky flavor profile, enhanced by dried herbs like rosemary and thyme, this air-fried eggplant makes a versatile side dish or a delightful main course when served over grains or in wraps. Elevate your meal prep with this quick, guilt-free option that promises to tantalize your taste buds without compromising on health.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large eggplant, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus extra for salting)
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggplant: Salt the diced eggplant and let it sit in a colander for about 10 minutes to draw out moisture and bitterness.
- Rinse and Dry: Rinse the salted eggplant under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season: In a mixing bowl, combine the eggplant with avocado oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and additional salt as desired.
- Air Fry: Place seasoned eggplant in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, shaking halfway through for even cooking.
- Serve: Enjoy warm as a side dish or part of your main meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg