Air Fryer Chinese Eggplant
Juicy, tender Chinese eggplant cooked to crispy perfection in the air fryer! This easy recipe requires minimal ingredients and delivers a delicious, flavorful side dish that's slightly spicy or mild, depending on your preference. Perfect for a healthy side dish or light meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 89kcal
Equipment
- Air fryer, knife
Ingredients
- 2 Chinese eggplants washed and cut into chunks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder or substitute with fresh minced garlic
- 1/8 tsp red pepper or black pepper for a milder option
Instructions
- Cut off the stems of the washed Chinese eggplants. Slice them in half lengthwise, then cut them into chunks.
- Place the eggplant pieces in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the eggplants with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/8 teaspoon of red pepper (or black pepper for a milder option).
- Toss the eggplant pieces in the bowl to coat them evenly with the oil and seasonings.
- Transfer the seasoned eggplants to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Set the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and cook for 15 minutes.
- Halfway through cooking, remove the air fryer basket and shake it to redistribute the eggplants for even cooking.
- Return the basket to the air fryer and continue cooking until done.
- Once cooking is complete, remove the eggplants from the air fryer. They should be crispy and golden brown.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste. For a spicier version, add more red pepper.
- These eggplants make a great side dish or can be enjoyed on their own as a snack.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg