Enjoy this easy and delicious air fryer eggplant pizza recipe! This pizza is packed with nutrients, low carb and a healthier way to satisfy your pizza cravings!
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Easy Eggplant Air Fryer Pizza
You really have got to try this eggplant air fryer recipe!
This delicious recipe features roasted eggplant/aubergine slices, decorated with tomato sauce, cheese and veggie pizza toppings… air fried to perfection.
What is incredible about this recipe is we are using a nutritious and versatile vegetable (eggplant) as the base for pizza! This is a great option if you are looking to make low carb pizza or cut out refined flour.
Interestingly, eggplant is somewhat neutral and will absorb the flavor of the toppings – which make them an idea base for pizza.
This quick and easy recipe is just as tasty as pizza and is one for your collection of air fryer recipes. Plus a great way to add to your 5 a day and some fun and variety! You can mix and match your toppings as desired... and you won’t miss store-bought pizza!
Notes on ingredients
- Eggplant (also known as aubergine) – the star of the show, these are sliced vertically and roasted as the base in this pizza. You can also make as eggplant rounds (by cutting horizontally). There are different types of eggplants, this recipe uses Italian eggplant (not to be confused with Japanese eggplant or Chinese eggplant - these are narrower).
- Tomato paste/tomato puree (this is known as tomato purée if you are in the UK) – this is used as the sauce for the pizza. This is a quicker version than using classic pizza sauce. You can also season the paste/puree with a hint of herbs and minced garlic (or garlic powder) if desired. For a more flavorful pizza you can use marinara sauce (this will somewhat resemble an air fryer eggplant parmesan style pizza).
- Olive oil – I prefer using extra virgin olive oil for the added health benefits. This is used to roast the eggplant/aubergine
- Cheese – a mixture of cheddar and mozzarella cheese (grated/shredded)
- Onions – red onions for a sweeter taste
- Bell peppers (capsicums) – a mixture of red and green/yellow peppers bring a delicious taste to this pizza
- Plum tomatoes
- Sweetcorn
- Oregano – dried oregano is used to add flavor to the pizza.
- Optional ingredients– you can also add chopped green chillies, spring onions/green onions, jalepeños or a little bit of chilli flakes/red pepper flakes as desired.
- Optional seasoning - including italian seasoning and black pepper. Fresh herbs such as basil are also a great addition to this pizza.
Note - you do not need breadcrumbs or to make a breadcrumb mixture for this recipe.
Equipment
To make this eggplant pizza you will need an air fryer. I use the wide ninja air fryer (I recommend the Ninja Foodi air fryer). Depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to cook in batches.
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You can roast the eggplant in a frying pan or in the air fryer as desired. I prefer cooking eggplant in a pan for best results.
You will also need a box grater to shred/grate the cheese and cutting board/chopping board + knife to prepare the ingredients.
Silicone brush to coat eggplant with olive oil. You can also use a spray oil.
How to prepare
- Cut the ends of the eggplant. Slice eggplant vertically, into strips with 1 cm thickness.
- Coat slices of eggplant with olive oil.
- Roast on medium heat in a preheated pan for a few minutes on both sides, or until roasted and lightly golden (or you can cook in air fryer for 5-6 minutes 190C/374F).
- Make the pizza mix. Combine the grated/shredded cheese, oregano, chopped onions, peppers, plum tomatoes and sweetcorn (and chillies if using) in a small bowl.
How to make eggplant pizza
- Place eggplant slices in air fryer basket in a single layer. Spread tomato paste/tomato puree onto each eggplant slice.
- Sprinkle with cheesy vegetable pizza toppings. Add a sprinkle of oregano.
- Air fry eggplant pizza in a preheated air fryer at 160C/320F for 6-7 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil, serve straight away and enjoy!
Tips + Variations
- Cheese: you can use pre-shredded cheese or grate cheese using a box grater. Note: many packets of pre-shredded cheese come with extra ingredients to preserve the cheese and prevent it from clumping together. I prefer grating/shredding cheese vs pre-shredded cheese. Pre-shredded cheese also takes slightly longer to melt. You can also grate the cheese fine (for a slightly quicker cooking time).
- Prepare in advance: chop vegetables in advance so you can make the pizza mixture. This can also be done the day before to help with meal prep.
- Variations: this dish is made with simple ingredients. You can mix and match toppings as desired, including jalepenos, mushrooms, grilled peppers or olives.
How to serve
This delicious dish is best served fresh!
Enjoy as a main course served with an easy side dish including sourdough garlic bread, garlic flatbread and/or fresh homemade coleslaw.
Alternatively, serve with air fryer sweet potato wedges, cheesy mushroom flatbread, ratatouille,air fryer purple sweet potato fries and/or beetroot and pomegranate salad.
This simple recipe is my favorite way to use eggplant and satisfy pizza cravings - and can also be a great snack!
Eggplant Pizza - Easy Eggplant Air Fryer Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Eggplant/Aubergine
- ½ tablespoon Olive oil extra virgin (to brush on eggplants)
- 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 4 tablespoon Cheddar cheese shredded/grated
- 2 tablespoon Mozzarella cheese shredded/grated
- ¼ teaspoon Oregano
- 1 tablespoon Red onion chopped
- 3 tablespoon Bell peppers/capsicum red and green or yellow, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Plum tomatoes chopped
- 1 tablespoon sweetcorn
Instructions
How to prepare
- Cut the ends of the eggplant. Slice eggplant vertically, into strips with 1 cm thickness.
- Coat slices of eggplant with olive oil.
- Roast on medium heat in a preheated pan for a few minutes on both sides, or until roasted and lightly golden (or you can cook in air fryer for 5-6 minutes 190C/374F).
- Make the cheesy pizza mix. Combine the grated/shredded cheese, oregano, chopped onions, peppers, plum tomatoes and sweetcorn (and chillies if using) in a small bowl.
How to make eggplant pizza
- Place eggplant slices in air fryer basket in a single layer. Spread tomato paste onto each eggplant slice.
- Sprinkle with cheesy vegetable pizza toppings.
- Add a sprinkle of oregano.
- Air fry eggplant pizza in a preheated air fryer at 160C/320F for 6-7 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil, serve straight away and enjoy!
Jessica
Omg this was so delicious - can’t believe it is made using eggplant! This is my new healthy pizza recipe… thank you so much!
Sonia
So glad you enjoyed it Jessica... No problem + happy cooking!