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Sweet & Sticky Air Fryer Eggplant

Sweet & Sticky Air Fryer Eggplant for Effortless Flavor Bliss

Sweet & Sticky Air Fryer Eggplant is a delicious, healthy, gluten-free, and vegan side dish ready in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Healthy, Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplant
  • 1 medium Eggplant Cut into 1/2 inch thick chunks
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Enhances flavor
For the Sweet Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Agave Nectar Can be substituted with honey or maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons Sesame Oil Imparts a rich, nutty flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Tamari or Soy Sauce Tamari is gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce Adjust or omit to taste
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Scallion Chopped, optional but recommended
  • 1 tablespoon White Sesame Seeds Optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for about 5 minutes.
  2. Wash and slice the eggplant into 2-inch pieces, approximately 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle with kosher salt and let sit.
  3. Drizzle agave nectar and sesame oil over the eggplant and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Place the eggplant in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  5. Cook for 8 minutes and check halfway through.
  6. While the eggplant cooks, whisk together the remaining agave nectar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and hot sauce in a small bowl.
  7. Flip the eggplant and brush half of the sauce over them.
  8. Return to air fryer and cook for another 5 minutes, then flip and apply remaining sauce. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until golden-brown.
  9. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure eggplant is cut evenly and avoid overcrowding the air fryer for best results. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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