Description
Discover this easy Air Fryer Eggplant Recipe packed with flavor! Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect as a side dish or main course—try it today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large eggplant
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp minced garlic (approximately 3 cloves)
- 1 tbsp chili oil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice eggplant into half-inch thick rounds and create slits in the center.
- In a shallow bowl, mix avocado oil, white sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and optional chili oil.
- Line air fryer basket with parchment paper and arrange eggplant slices in a single layer.
- Generously coat each slice with the sauce mixture.
- Air fry for about 15 minutes; broil for an additional 2 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 150g
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Choose firm, shiny eggplants for the best flavor. Lightly salting the eggplant before cooking can enhance its taste by removing excess moisture. Feel free to experiment with spices or herbs to customize the flavor profile.