Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Slice a medium eggplant into ½-inch thick rounds.
- Place the eggplant slices in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, then toss with ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the seasoned eggplant rounds in a single layer inside the air fryer basket.
- Cook the eggplant rounds at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
Topping and Serving
- In a small bowl, gently stir fresh pomegranate seeds with chopped mint leaves and a pinch of salt.
- Transfer the hot eggplant rounds to a serving platter and sprinkle the pomegranate-mint mixture over the top.
- Optionally, add a dollop of yogurt or sprinkle toasted pine nuts before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, ensure even slicing and do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to achieve perfect crispiness.
