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Sweet & Spicy Air Fryer Eggplant

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40 min

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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!

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40 min

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10 min

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30 min

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Morganna - Jan. 20, 2026, 1:05 p.m.

Absolutely DIVINE! I had this with some safran flavored rice, it was amazing. I think for next time, I will let some tofu marinate in the sauce as well for more protein!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Jan. 20, 2026, 4:26 p.m.

🤤🤤 love these ideas, Morganna, and so happy the eggplant was enjoyed!

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Amanda - Jan. 11, 2026, 12:50 p.m.

This was just amazing. Served it with panko fried tofu and chili mayo.

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Helen - Nov. 7, 2025, 2:58 p.m.

Low effort and tastes great! Amazing

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Serah - Oct. 14, 2025, 7:03 p.m.

My husband has never been a fan of eggplants, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I asked him to taste just a little… and to my surprise and also to his surprise 😉, he loved it! He even requested it for dinner tonight — so guess what’s cooking again? 😊 Delicious recipe!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Oct. 14, 2025, 7:08 p.m.

Aww so happy to hear this, Serah! Hope you enjoy it just as much again ☺️

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Emily Brandt - Sept. 17, 2025, 11:15 p.m.

This was tasty! A nice light meal.

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Jasmin - Sept. 10, 2025, 12:50 p.m.

Very (nice) intense taste, perfect softness of the inside and slightly crunchy outside. Would recommend rice a side dish to balance the flavour bomb 😊

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Jonathan - Sept. 6, 2025, 9:07 a.m.

Delicious

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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 small logo 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.

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