Air Fryer Eggplant bites with garlic and parsley
In 20 minutes or less, these spiced eggplant cubes with garlic and parsley come out of the air fryer perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Ingredients
 | 2-3 medium-size eggplants (aubergine) |
 | 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil with a high smoking point like avocado, sunflower, or peanut oil. |
 | 2 tablespoons of garlic powder or flakes |
 | 1 teaspoon of paprika |
 | 1 tablespoon of dried or fresh parsley |
 | 1 teaspoon of dried thyme |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
How to make these eggplant bites in the air fryer
- Wash and cut the eggplants into small cubes (skins optional).
- Dry the cubes thoroughly using a kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Place in a bowl and add oil and spices.
- Toss until the cubes are evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
- Spread the eggplant around in the air fryer basket in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
- Cook for 15 minutes, shaking the basket frequently.
- Check crispiness and cook a few extra minutes if desired.
- Serve warm.
Putting eggplant in the air fryer is one of those recipes that brings out the best in this vegetable. Crispy on the outside, but moist and tender on the inside, it retains its chewiness that makes it such a popular alternative to meat-based dishes.
Now, I don’t usually remove the skin of the eggplant as I like the taste and I’m sometimes in too much of a hurry. But some people don’t like the taste and the texture of it. Rest assured that you remove the skin if you wish without losing any of the flavor, it all depends your personal preference.
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Air fryer eggplant with garlic and parsley
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2-3 medium-size eggplants
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 tablespoon of dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Wash and cut the eggplants into small cubes. (You can leave the eggplant skins on.)
- Lay the eggplant cubes out on a kitchen towel or on paper towels and pat them dry.
- Place them in a bowl and add the oil and spices.
- Mix around so that the cubes are fully coated.
- Then preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread the eggplants into the air fryer basket and set the time to 15 minutes, shaking the basket frequently. You can prepare the eggplant in batches if necessary.
- Open the air fryer to see if they are crunchy enough for you, and heat them for a couple more minutes if you wish.
- Serve while warm.
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
Air fryer eggplant with garlic and parsley is a healthy and delicious side dish that you can easily serve with any sort of baked meat, chicken or fish dish.
You can also serve it as a side with something like meatball burritos with garlic yogurt sauce or a vegetarian flammkuchen (pizza).
How to store it?
Air fryer eggplant tends to retain water inside and get soft, so I found that it is best to serve it right after cooking. If you do decide to prepare it in advance, leave it on the countertop at room temperature instead of putting it in the fridge (up to 2-3 hours).
When ready to eat, just put them back in the air fryer at 380°F (190°C) for 5 minutes to make them crispy again.
