Eggplant
Thin eggplant rounds with a Parmesan coating.
Fresh, Parmesan-coated slices
1 medium eggplant, cut into 3/8–1/2-inch rounds; brush both sides with oil and coat with Parmesan and seasoning.
- Air fryer setting
- 375°F
- Cooking time
- 10-12 min
°C settings are rounded to the nearest 5°C. Start checking at the earlier time.
- Preheat
- Preheat first
- Turn or shake
- Not required in the reference method.
At the basket
- Pat the rounds dry and coat both sides with oil, seasoning and grated Parmesan.
- Cook in a single layer, in batches if needed, until soft inside and golden on top.
Before you cook
- This is a Parmesan-coated slice method, not plain cubes or breaded frozen eggplant. The Cook Smarts chart lists a different 400°F method for plain slices or cubes.
Source notes
Reference research, not cooking tests by this site. Reviewed .
Wholesome Yum (Maya Krampf)Timing reference
Air Fryer Eggplant
One medium eggplant, 3/8–1/2-inch slices; preheat 375°F; 10–12 minutes.
Location: Recipe card: Ingredients and Instructions
Cook SmartsCross-check
Air Fryer Cooking Times Cheat Sheet
400°F, 15–18 minutes; different preparation.
Location: Page 4, Eggplant, cubed or sliced