Description
A quick, low-carb, and gluten-free snack made with just eggplant, parmesan cheese, and olive oil. These chips are crispy, savory, and ready in under 15 minutes using an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium eggplant (about 1.5 lbs / 680g), sliced into 1/8 inch rounds or ovals
- 1 cup (100g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Red pepper flakes, fresh basil, or rosemary
Instructions
- Wash and pat the eggplant dry. Trim the stem and tip, then slice into 1/8 inch thick rounds or ovals.
- Optional: Sprinkle slices with salt and let sit for 10-15 minutes to draw out moisture, then pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix the grated parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, and a pinch of black pepper.
- Place eggplant slices in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat lightly.
- Sprinkle the parmesan-spice mixture over the oiled slices and toss again to ensure even coating on both sides.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping the chips halfway through (at the 5-minute mark) to ensure even browning.
- Remove when edges are golden brown and cheese is bubbly and crisp.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 2-3 minutes to allow them to crisp up further before serving.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese; pre-grated cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent proper melting and crisping. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket, as this leads to steaming rather than crisping. For extra crispiness, salt the eggplant slices and let them sit for 10-15 minutes before cooking to remove excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 chips
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
Keywords: air fryer, eggplant chips, parmesan chips, low carb snack, gluten free snack, healthy snacks, crispy vegetable chips, keto friendly