How To Air Fryer Eggplant

You can use a wire rack or for easy cleanup an air fryer silicone basket.

How to air fryer eggplant. Put the eggplant in the air fryer basket. Cooking the eggplant in batches we air fried them at 375 degrees f for about 10 minutes total turning them over after about 5 so they brown evenly on both sides. Be sure it s rolled up on the side to allow the air to circulate. Cook at 390 degrees for 5 minutes. This recipe is based of using the cosori air fryer 5 8qt model affiliate link.

Cook without opening the fryer for 10 minutes. Traditional frying methods induce the maillard effect by completely submerging foods in hot oil. Place a sheet of foil in the air fryer basket with a coat of olive oil spray. Transfer to the air fryer basket. Set your air fryer to 300 degrees and preheat it for 5 minutes before adding in your eggplant.

I was able to do 4 at a time with this method it will vary depending on size. Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees for 5 minutes. Slice stem end off discard. Slice into 1 4 rounds. Transfer to a serving plate.

In a medium bowl toss the eggplant with the oil and salt. Place the eggplant in the air fryer. If it s bitter or not salty enough sprinkle everything with a pinch of coarse salt. Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil over your sliced eggplant in a bowl. Toss so it s all in a single layer.

Wipe down eggplant with dry cloth. Preheat air fryer to 400f. Set to 390 f for 11 minutes and press start. Cook for 20 minutes turning every four minutes. One at a time dip into egg then into flour then press breadcrumbs on both sides so they re nicely coated.