Air Fryer Chinese Eggplant

Air Fryer Chinese Eggplant

3 servings
I don’t even like Eggplants, but this Air Fryer Chinese Eggplant recipe is seriously delicious. Air Fryer Chinese Eggplant is savory, spicy, and easy to make at home. All you need is 20 minutes, and you can make a Chinese BBQ-inspired Eggplant home. Plus, the secret spicy garlic sauce is so delicious; drizzle that sauce on top of any roasted vegetable, and I promise it will taste just like the ones you get at Chinese BBQ restaurants!

Ingredients

  • chinese eggplants
    3
  • garlic oil
    2 ½ tbsp
  • thai red chili

    chopped

    1
  • green onion

    chopped

    1
  • vegetarian oyster sauce
    2 ½ tbsp
  • sugar
    1 ½ tsp
  • sesame oil
    1 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Cut off the top of the eggplant and air fry at 380F for 12 minutes.

  2. 2

    In the meantime, prepare the sauce by mixing garlic oil, Thai red chili, green onion, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.

  3. 3

    After 12 minutes, cut the eggplant open in the middle, and using a fork, open and flatten the eggplant.

  4. 4

    Drizzle on the sauce and air fryer at 400F for 7 minutes.

  5. 5

    Garnish with more green onion and sesame seeds, and ENJOY!

Air Fryer Chinese Eggplant

Air Fryer Chinese Eggplant

25 min3 servings224 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving the savory, spicy flavors of Chinese BBQ eggplant without leaving your kitchen? This Air Fryer Chinese Eggplant recipe delivers that authentic taste in just 20 minutes, proving that even eggplant skeptics can become fans. It's the perfect way to bring restaurant-quality Asian appetizers home.

What makes this recipe truly special is its "secret spicy garlic sauce." This incredible sauce, inspired by Chinese BBQ, transforms the humble eggplant into a deeply flavorful dish that's impossible to resist. The air fryer ensures a perfect texture, making this an easy and quick path to a delicious vegetarian meal or appetizer.

Prepare for tender, succulent Chinese eggplant pieces, infused with a bold and aromatic kick. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of savory depth from vegetarian oyster sauce, a delightful heat from Thai red chili, and the rich fragrance of garlic oil and sesame. This dish promises a vibrant, flavorful experience that tastes just like the kind you'd find at your favorite Chinese BBQ spot, all while being surprisingly easy to make and naturally vegetarian.

Feel free to adjust the heat level by modifying the amount of Thai red chili to suit your preference. While this recipe shines with Chinese eggplants, the versatile spicy garlic sauce can also elevate other roasted vegetables. For an extra pop of color and freshness, a sprinkle of extra green onions before serving is always welcome.

This Air Fryer Chinese Eggplant is ideal as an appetizer or a flavorful side dish, perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends. It brings the vibrant tastes of Chinese cuisine right to your table, serving 3 people with its irresistible aroma and taste.

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