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Air fryer eggplant

Air fryer eggplant takes 350°F (180°C) for 10 minutes. Slice it 1 cm thick and brush with oil, and it turns tender with no flipping.

Air fryer eggplant
Photo: @lucian_alexe / Unsplash
Temp 350°F 180°C
Time 10min
  • For 1 eggplant
  • No need to flip
  • No preheat

Based on a standard basket air fryer. Times vary by 1–3 minutes between models, so start a little shorter and check as you go. Using an oven-style air fryer?

Cooking more or less?

Estimated time 10 min

A starting point only — it varies by model and load. Check during the last 2–3 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil and a pinch of salt

Steps

  1. Slice the eggplant into 0.4 in (1 cm) rounds.
  2. Brush both sides with oil and sprinkle with salt.
  3. Spread in the basket without overlapping.
  4. Air fry at 350°F (180°C) for 10 minutes.

Using an oven-style air fryer or a convection microwave on air fry? Spread food on a rack over a tray, and flip instead of shaking the basket.

Oven-style results

SK Magic EON-B450M · convection microwave oven
Maker's auto-cook setting (from the cookbook) Auto cook › Oven #3 Roasted vegetables 450°F (230°C) · 15 min Use: high rack + oven pan Eggplant sliced 0.7 cm (about 1/4 in) thick, roasted with other vegetables.

We haven't tested this one in oven-style mode yet. On the same model, try the auto-cook menu above first. On other convection or combi ovens, start from the basket values and adjust.

What changes in oven-style air fry mode

How it varies by air fryer

Slice thickness can change the time by 2–3 minutes.

Tips

  • Oil keeps the slices moist instead of leathery.
  • A drizzle of soy sauce and a little honey makes a quick side dish.

Troubleshooting

  • Dry and chewy: sliced too thin, or no oil.

Updated 2026-10-15

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