Crispy Air Eggplant (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 tablespoons avocado oil
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1 large eggplant, peeled and chopped into 1-inch chunks
→ Seasonings
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon dried rosemary
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1/2 teaspoon powdered garlic
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for salting purposes
# Instructions:
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Sprinkle the eggplant pieces with some kosher salt after cutting. Allow them to rest for about 15-30 minutes to release extra liquid. Use paper towels to thoroughly dry them off.
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Grab a large bowl and combine the eggplant chunks with avocado oil. Add in the seasonings—smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, powdered garlic, and kosher salt—and mix until every piece is well-coated.
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Heat your air fryer to 400°F. Spread the seasoned eggplant cubes in a single layer in the basket. Let them cook for 18 minutes, shaking the basket once halfway through so they brown evenly.
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Serve the crispy, golden eggplant fresh from the air fryer. You can eat it by itself or pair it with anything you love on your plate.
# Notes:
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Sprinkling salt on the eggplant both reduces bitterness and helps it turn crispier when cooked.
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Boost the flavor by adding fresh herbs or a splash of lemon juice before serving.