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.

📝 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

1. 1Cut off the stems of the washed Chinese eggplants. Slice them in half lengthwise, then cut them into chunks.
2. 2Place the eggplant pieces in a large bowl.
3. 3Drizzle 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).
4. 4Toss the eggplant pieces in the bowl to coat them evenly with the oil and seasonings.
5. 5Transfer the seasoned eggplants to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
6. 6Set the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and cook for 15 minutes.
7. 7Halfway through cooking, remove the air fryer basket and shake it to redistribute the eggplants for even cooking.
8. 8Return the basket to the air fryer and continue cooking until done.
9. 9Once cooking is complete, remove the eggplants from the air fryer. They should be crispy and golden brown.
10. 10Serve immediately and enjoy!