How do you make eggplant pizza crispy?

This recipe uses roasted eggplant as the crust, which is not typically crispy. It's more of a soft, roasted vegetable consistency. If you wanted a crispy pizza, you could make a cheese pizza with roasted eggplant on top.

Can you make eggplant pizza in an air fryer?

You can, but it will be a much smaller batch. To make eggplant pizza in an air fryer, air fry the seasoned slices at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes until tender. Add the pizza sauce, basil, and cheese, then return to the air fryer for another 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden. Work in batches to keep the rounds in a single layer. The air fryer is a great option for a small serving.

Is eggplant pizza low in carbs?

Yes, eggplant pizza is a low-carb pizza option. A traditional slice of pizza can have 30 to 40 grams of carbohydrates from the pizza dough alone. Eggplant is very low in carbohydrates (about 5 grams per cup), which makes these rounds a good fit for low-carb and keto diets. The toppings add a small amount of additional carbohydrates from the tomato sauce, but the overall carbs is below that of any traditional pizza crust.

Easy Eggplant Pizza (Healthy Crust Alternative)

Name: Easy Eggplant Pizza (Healthy Crust Alternative)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 pounds globe eggplant*; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 cup Easy Pizza Sauce; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish; Kosher salt, to season

Easy Eggplant Pizza (Healthy Crust Alternative)

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This eggplant pizza uses roasted slices instead of dough for a quick, healthy, gluten-free dinner. It’s easy to customize and ready in about 30 minutes!

Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 2 to 3 as a main; 4 to 6 as an appetizer 1x
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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2 pounds globe eggplant*
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup Easy Pizza Sauce
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
Kosher salt, to season

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Slice the eggplant into 3/4 inch thick slices. Brush both sides with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle the tops liberally kosher salt (about 1/4 teaspoon total) and the dried oregano.
Place the eggplant on a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender but still holding their shape.
While the eggplant roasts, make the pizza sauce.
Top the eggplant with a thin layer of the pizza sauce, then add the chopped basil, divided between the rounds. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese, divided between the rounds, and sprinkle the tops with a little more kosher salt.
Broil the eggplant until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 3 to 5 minutes, rotating the pan as necessary for even cooking (alternatively, you can bake the pizzas until the cheese melts). Top with more fresh basil and serve.

Notes

*This recipe is easy to double to feed 4 as a main dish. If you can, try to find eggplant that is a uniform size all the way down the eggplant (eggplant that has a very large bulb at the end makes for more variation in pizza size).

Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/eggplant-pizza/