You’ve never had eggplant like this before - and after trying this air fryer recipe, you might never want it any other way! The eggplant turns irresistibly tender on the inside, while a bold, savoury sauce made with garlic, chili, soy sauce, and smoked paprika takes the flavour to the next level. Serve it alongside rice and your favourite protein for a side dish that’s as unforgettable as it is delicious. Yum!
Servings
Total
40 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Contains
soy
Swap out
gluten
Free from
peanut
tree nut
sesame
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Very (nice) intense taste, perfect softness of the inside and slightly crunchy outside. Would recommend rice a side dish to balance the flavour bomb 😊
Jonathan - Sept. 6, 2025, 9:07 a.m.
Delicious
Jonathan - Sept. 3, 2025, 6 p.m.
Does it also work in a regular oven for the air-fryerless people? I would love to try this recipe :)
PUL Team - Sept. 4, 2025, 12:11 a.m.
Hi hi, Jonathan! You can likely make this in a regular oven, too (though we haven't tested it yet ourselves). I'd reckon you could roast the whole eggplants at 400°F (200°C) until soft, then slice, add the sauce, and bake a little longer to let the flavours soak in ☺️
Jonathan - Sept. 6, 2025, 9:06 a.m.
I went and prepared it in my regular oven (same temp and fan assist) and it was delicious. The dressing to put on the eggplant was much runnier than the pictures showed but most of it stayed in the eggplant. Definitely one to make again.
What others say
This was tasty! A nice light meal.
Very (nice) intense taste, perfect softness of the inside and slightly crunchy outside. Would recommend rice a side dish to balance the flavour bomb 😊
Delicious
Does it also work in a regular oven for the air-fryerless people? I would love to try this recipe :)