2 Simple Ways to Make Grilled Eggplant with Scallion Oil in an Air Fryer

Prepare Ingredients

Cut off the stem of the eggplant, wash it thoroughly, cut it in half and let it drain; if the eggplant is small, you don’t need to cut it in half.

Cut off the roots of the scallions, remove any wilted leaves, wash thoroughly with water. Let them drain and then chop them into small pieces into a bowl.

Peel the garlic, remove the stems from the chili peppers, and wash them thoroughly.

Make Scallion Oil

Prepare a small pot, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, and turn off the heat when the oil is hot. Slowly pour this hot oil into the bowl containing the chopped scallions, then stir well.

Making grilled eggplant with scallion oil

Line the inside of the air fryer with parchment paper. Place the eggplant inside, grill the eggplant for the first time at a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes.

Flip the eggplant and continue grilling at a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes. Then, use a knife to make a groove along the body of the eggplant, gently split it in half and add the scallion oil. Continue grilling for another 10 minutes to finish.

If you don’t have an air fryer, you can place the eggplant on a grill and roast it over charcoal for 15 – 20 minutes until the skin is slightly charred.

Then use a knife to make a longitudinal cut along the body of the eggplant, gently split it in half and add the scallion oil, continue grilling for about 5 more minutes to complete.

Completion

Add the chili, garlic, and 2 tablespoons of sugar into the mortar, and grind them finely. Then add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of clean water, and 3 tablespoons of broth, stir well and adjust the seasoning to taste.

Place the grilled eggplant on a plate, cut it into bite-sized pieces (you can eat the skin or remove it depending on your preference), add the ground chili fish sauce, and mix well to complete.

Final Product

The grilled eggplant with scallion oil made using an air fryer emits a distinctive aroma, with the inside of the eggplant being soft, sweet, and juicy, blending with the rich fragrant scallion oil. You can serve grilled eggplant with scallion oil during family meals or at parties to balance out dishes that are heavy on meat and fish.

Prepare the Ingredients

Wash the eggplant, remove the stem, and let it drain. Next, use a fork to poke a few holes on the surface of the eggplant.

For the scallion, after purchasing, remove the roots, wash it, and then chop it finely. Wash the bell pepper and slice it thinly.

Wash the peanuts and soak them in water for about 5 minutes, then drain. Heat a pan over low heat, then add the peanuts and roast them until cooked.

Spreading sauce

Heat a pan on low heat, then add 2 tablespoons of oil, wait for the oil to heat up and then turn off the heat.

After that, pour 2 tablespoons of hot oil into a bowl with scallions. Next, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of chili into it and mix well.

Grilling eggplant with an air fryer

You line the bottom of the air fryer with parchment paper. Then place the eggplant in it, grill at 200 degrees for 15 minutes until the eggplant is cooked.

After that, you cut the eggplant in half and drizzle sauce over it, grill for an additional 2 minutes.

Completion

You place the grilled eggplant on a plate, then evenly sprinkle 1 teaspoon of Korean chili powder and 2 tablespoons of roasted peanuts over the eggplant.

Final Product

So the vegetarian grilled eggplant using an air fryer is complete. This dish is very appealing but the preparation is quite simple.

The grilled eggplant pieces are soft, evenly soaked in a salty, sweet, and spicy seasoning, combined with the rich, nutty flavor of roasted peanuts, ensuring it is enticing and enjoyable for the whole family.