Air Fryer Eggplant Pizza

These eggplant pizzas are made in the air fryer for a low carb way to satisfy your pizza craving! This is a tasty way to enjoy eggplant and you can customize these pizzas with your favorite toppings!

What is an Air Fryer?

An air fryer works like a convection style oven. It circulates hot air around a metal basket which creates a crispy outer layer. Not to get all scientific here but there is something called the Maillard reaction, which is the chemical reaction that gives food a browned or crispy crust. An air fryer makes that reaction happen. This method works particularly well for eggplant because there is a lot of moisture we need to remove from the eggplant to create a pizza base.

How to Pick an Eggplant

Whether you’re making these eggplant pizzas, crispy eggplant, or breaded eggplant, it’s important to start with good ingredients. look for an eggplant that feels firm and heavy for its size. Avoid eggplants that are too soft or have wrinkled skin, which may indicate age or decay. The skin should be smooth and shiny, without any blemishes or bruises. Also, check the stem end of the eggplant; it should be slightly green. Avoid eggplants with a brown or dried-out stem. When looking at the sizes, keep in mind that smaller eggplants tend to have a more tender texture and milder flavor.

How to Make Eggplant Pizza in an Air Fryer

The first step is to remove moisture from the eggplant. Slice into 1/2″ rounds, and place on a double layer of paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 5 minutes. Then use additional paper towels to blot moisture from the eggplant.

Place the eggplant slices in a single layer in an air fryer basket. Cook until browned.

Top each slice with sauce and cheese and air fry until the cheese is browned and bubbly.

Feel free to add any additional toppings you like! I love a sprinkle of fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.

Looking for more ways to use your air fryer? Use it to turn these eggplant pizzas into a full meal! You could pair them with air fryer frozen mozzarella sticks for even more cheesy flavor or serve them with air fryer broccoli for a tasty and healthy side dish!

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What’s your favorite pizza topping?

This post was originally published August 2013. Updated August 2020.