Description
Crispy air fryer eggplant pizza delivers Mediterranean flavors with minimal effort. Cheese-topped vegetable rounds create a light, satisfying meal perfect for health-conscious diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Vegetables:
- 1 eggplant
Cheese Toppings:
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Flavor and Additional Toppings:
- 12 tablespoons (180 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) chopped bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
- 1 tablespoon chopped plum tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon sweetcorn
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 grams) oregano
Instructions
- Trim the eggplant’s ends and slice vertically into uniform 1 cm thick strips, ensuring even cooking and consistent texture.
- Brush eggplant slices generously with olive oil, then roast in an air fryer at 190C for 5-6 minutes until edges turn golden and surface becomes slightly crispy.
- Create a vibrant topping mixture by combining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses with finely chopped onions, bell peppers, plum tomatoes, sweetcorn, and a sprinkle of oregano in a mixing bowl.
- Arrange roasted eggplant slices in a single layer within the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap to maintain crispness.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato paste across each eggplant slice, providing a rich, tangy base for the upcoming toppings.
- Distribute the prepared cheese and vegetable mixture evenly over the tomato-coated eggplant, ensuring balanced coverage and flavor distribution.
- Return the loaded eggplant slices to the air fryer and cook at 160C for 6-7 minutes until cheese melts and toppings become slightly caramelized.
- Remove from air fryer, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Select firm, glossy eggplants without blemishes for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- Pat eggplant slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and ensure crispy edges during roasting.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like feta or goat cheese for varied taste profiles and dietary preferences.
- Use gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or nutritional yeast as toppings for individuals with specific dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg