Chinesische Aubergine aus der Heißluftfritteuse

Zutaten

• 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)

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Cut off the stems of the washed Chinese eggplants. Slice them in half lengthwise, then cut them into chunks.

2. 2

   Place the eggplant pieces in a large bowl.

3. 3

   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).

4. 4

   Toss the eggplant pieces in the bowl to coat them evenly with the oil and seasonings.

5. 5

   Transfer the seasoned eggplants to the air fryer basket in a single layer.

6. 6

   Set the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and cook for 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Halfway through cooking, remove the air fryer basket and shake it to redistribute the eggplants for even cooking.

8. 8

   Return the basket to the air fryer and continue cooking until done.

9. 9

   Once cooking is complete, remove the eggplants from the air fryer. They should be crispy and golden brown.

10. 10

    Serve immediately and enjoy!