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Air Fryer Eggplant Recipe

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This Air Fryer Eggplant recipe offers a quick and flavorful way to enjoy tender, perfectly cooked eggplant rounds infused with a savory garlic-soy sauce and optional chili oil for a spicy kick. The air frying technique yields a crispy exterior and soft interior, making it a delicious and healthy side dish or snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Eggplant

  • 1 large eggplant

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it is ready for cooking the eggplant evenly.
  2. Prepare the Eggplant: Slice the eggplant into thick half-inch rounds. Then, cut slits in the middle of each slice to create openings for the sauce to penetrate better.
  3. Make the Sauce: In a shallow glass bowl, combine avocado oil, white sugar, low sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, and chili oil if using. Mix well to create a flavorful sauce.
  4. Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Line the air fryer basket or tray with parchment paper to make cleaning easier and prevent sticking.
  5. Arrange Eggplant: Place the eggplant slices in a single layer on the air fryer basket or tray. Spoon the prepared sauce generously on top of each eggplant slice.
  6. Air Fry: Cook the eggplant at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes, allowing it to become tender and absorb the sauce.
  7. Optional Broil for Crispiness: For a crispier crust, broil the eggplant for an additional 2 minutes after air frying.

Notes

  • Oven Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and roast the eggplant slices for 30 minutes until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
  • Cutting slits in the eggplant slices helps the flavors to penetrate better.
  • Using parchment paper in the air fryer basket prevents sticking and eases cleanup.
  • Chili oil is optional and can be adjusted based on spice preference.

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