Quick and Delicious Air Fryer Eggplant Recipe You’ll Love

Enjoy this Air Fryer Eggplant Recipe that's quick, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 19

Total Time 24

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Chinese

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Eggplant

2 pieces Chinese Eggplants Italian eggplants can be substituted

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Garlic Oil Substitute with garlic-infused olive oil if needed
1 tablespoon Thai Red Chili Use fresh or dried chili flakes based on preference
2 tablespoons Green Onion Replace with chives for a milder taste
3 tablespoons Vegetarian Oyster Sauce Soy sauce can be used in a pinch
1 tablespoon Sugar Honey or maple syrup can be used as substitutes
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Light olive oil may be used for a less intense taste

Equipment

Air Fryer

Method

Preparation and Cooking

Prep Eggplants: Cut off the tops and slice each eggplant in half lengthwise.
Initial Frying: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C). Place the halved eggplants in the basket and air fry for 12 minutes.
Make Sauce: Combine garlic oil, chopped Thai red chili, sliced green onion, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil in a medium bowl and mix well.
Final Cooking: After frying, open each eggplant half with a fork and drizzle the sauce inside. Increase air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and air fry for another 7 minutes.
Serve: Remove from air fryer, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, and serve warm with steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure even cooking by having uniform eggplant sizes. Adjust spice levels to taste and incorporate other veggies as desired.

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