# Aubergine (eggplant) cooking times

How long to cook aubergine: **25–30 min in the oven at 200°C (180°C fan), 12–15 min in an air fryer at 200°C, 10–15 min pan-fried and 4–5 min per side under the grill**. Every way to cook it is below, with the temperature and how to tell it’s done.

Source: https://feastflow.co.uk/aubergine-cooking-times (FeastFlow free cooking-time guides). Last checked 11 November 2026.

## How long to cook aubergine

Times are for 1 large aubergine (about 300 g).

Aubergine (eggplant): cooking times by method:

| Method | Time | Heat | How |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Oven](https://feastflow.co.uk/oven-cooking-times) (Cubes) | 25–30 min | 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6 | Toss with 2–3 tablespoons of oil and turn halfway. |
| [Oven](https://feastflow.co.uk/oven-cooking-times) (Halves) | 35–45 min | 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6 | Score the cut side in a criss-cross, brush with oil and roast cut side up. |
| [Air fryer](https://feastflow.co.uk/air-fryer-cooking-times) (Cubes) | 12–15 min | 200°C (400°F) | Toss with a tablespoon of oil; shake halfway. |
| [Pan-fry](https://feastflow.co.uk/pan-frying-times) (Cubes) | 10–15 min | over a medium-high heat | Fry in oil, turning, until golden and soft. |
| [Grill](https://feastflow.co.uk/grilling-times) (Slices) | 4–5 min per side | under a hot grill | Brush slices with oil. |
| [Barbecue](https://feastflow.co.uk/bbq-cooking-times) (Slices) | 3–4 min per side | over direct heat | Brush slices with oil. |
| [Deep-fry](https://feastflow.co.uk/deep-frying-times) (Slices) | 2–3 min | oil at 180°C (350°F) | Dust slices in flour or batter first. |
| [Microwave](https://feastflow.co.uk/microwave-cooking-times) (Whole) | 5–8 min | on full power | Prick all over first. Good for a dip like baba ganoush. |

## Before you start

Cut into 2–3 cm cubes, 1 cm slices or halves. There’s no need to salt modern aubergines, but they soak up a lot of oil.

## How to tell it’s done

Soft and creamy all the way through, and golden on the outside. Undercooked aubergine is spongy.

## Questions

### How long to cook aubergine in the oven?

Cubes: 25–30 min at 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6. Toss with 2–3 tablespoons of oil and turn halfway. Halves: 35–45 min at 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6. Score the cut side in a criss-cross, brush with oil and roast cut side up.

### How long to cook aubergine in an air fryer?

Cubes: 12–15 min at 200°C (400°F). Toss with a tablespoon of oil; shake halfway.

### How long to pan-fry aubergine?

Cubes: 10–15 min over a medium-high heat. Fry in oil, turning, until golden and soft.

### How long to grill aubergine?

Slices: 4–5 min per side under a hot grill. Brush slices with oil.

### How long to barbecue aubergine?

Slices: 3–4 min per side over direct heat. Brush slices with oil.

### How long to deep-fry aubergine?

Slices: 2–3 min in oil at 180°C (350°F). Dust slices in flour or batter first.

### How long to microwave aubergine?

Whole: 5–8 min on full power. Prick all over first. Good for a dip like baba ganoush.

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Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and sizes vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance.

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