Since these Air Fryer Eggplants are so easy to make, this recipe is perfect for any busy weeknight meal. It is super quick to put together and does not need much preparation. A perfect choice for under 30 minute meals.

Air Fryer Eggplant Recipes — Baby Eggplants in Asian Sauce

Easy Air Fryer Eggplants in Quick Asian Sauce

If you are like me who likes easy and quick recipe, then you would love it. I call myself as a LAZY COOK. Probably that is the reason why most of my recipes are quick and easy. Also these are nutritious and delicious.

I love using my air-fryer and it comes so handy when I am in the crunch of time. It is a great gadget for the Vegetarians and Vegans. We use it almost every single day in our kitchen. Since it is so convenient to use, my kids use it easily as well.

Do check out our Vegan and Vegetarian AIR FRYER RECIPES. We have tried & tested air fryer recipes on the website like – Vegan Chickpeas, many Puff Pastry Recipes, and Desserts. Our Air Fryer Indian Stuffed Eggplants are very popular.

Ingredients of the Recipe

Baby Eggplants – you may use other large eggplant too and cut it into chunky pieces.

Oil or Oil Spray

Asian Sauce Ingredients

Soy Sauce

Honey

Sriracha

Ginger

Lime or Lemon Juice

Corn Starch (optional) in case you want a thick sauce

Kitchen Gadgets for the Recipe

Small Sauce Pan in case you want to thicken the sauce

Can I make these ahead of time?

I wouldn’t recommend that. It is a simple and quick recipe. Keep the sauce ready. And air-fry just before eating.

Can I double the batch?

Yes you can. But you might have to do it in 2 batches. Also, make a little more of the sauce.

Is it possible to make this Eggplant Recipe in the oven?

Yes you can roast these in the oven at the same temperature. Timing may increase. Broil it for a minute towards the end for more charred flavors.

Can I make it in Instant Pot Air fryer lid?

Yes you can. Cook them in the air fryer lid at the same temperature. Although it will get done faster in the air fryer lid.

Can I roast these in Mealthy Crisp Lid?

Yes you can. Cook them in the Mealthy Crisp lid at the same temperature. Although it will get done faster in the Crisp lid.

Can I pan roast these?

These can be easily roasted in a pan on high heat like how you make stir fry. Heat a little oil in a pan. Add the Eggplants and stir fry at high heat for few minutes. Stir a few times. Serve with the dipping sauce. Or pour a bit of sauce in the pan towards the end and simmer a bit. You would love this Schezwan Eggplants Recipe if you like eggplants.

How to cook Eggplants in Air fryer?

Since it is a very simple recipe to make in air fryer, you can easily whip it up even on a busy weeknight for a hearty meal.

This is how you make it –

Firstly wash the Eggplants and then pat them dry with a paper towel. Now slit them into equal 4s (vertically).
Further add these to the Mixing Bowl and spray lightly with Oil or Oil Spray.
Now add these to the Air fryer basket in a single layer.
Now air fry these at 390*F/180*C for about 8-10 minutes till the eggplants get slightly crispy on the top and soft from inside. Shake the basket in between for 1-2 times.

Asian Sauce

For Asian Ginger Sauce, mix Ginger, Honey, Soy S auce, Sriracha & lime juice together with a Small Whisk. It is a great dipping sauce that is “no cook sauce”. And it is perfect to pour over a dish too. Now this is a pouring sauce.

If you want more sticky thick sauce then take a pan and add all the sauce ingredients to it along with the CORN STARCH SLURRY. Bring it to a boil and then simmer for few minutes till it thickens.

Note – Prepare Corn starch slurry by mixing 1 tbsp Corn Starch with 1 tbsp cold water. Mix till it incorporates well. And then use as directed.

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