Side and small plates
Vegetarian/Vegan
Asian
Air Fryer Aubergine with Edamame

2

10 min

Crispy-edged, melt-in-the-middle air-fried aubergine tossed with edamame in a spicy, garlicky soy and sesame sauce. It's a quick, flavour-packed side that's ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Aubergine

  • 1 aubergine, cut into 2.5cm cubes
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 150g frozen edamame beans (or frozen peas) 
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds, to serve

Sauce

  • 1 tbsp reduced-salt soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
  • 1 tsp sriracha or hot sauce
  • ¼ tsp garlic granules
  • 2 spring onions, finely chopped

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Needed kitchenware

An air fryer, or use the oven method in the tips.

Instructions

1.

Heat the air fryer to 200°C.

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Toss the aubergine with 1 tsp sesame oil. Air-fry, shaking the basket halfway, until golden and tender (15–18 minutes).

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Meanwhile, put the edamame in a bowl, cover with boiling water from the kettle and leave for 2 minutes, then drain.

4.

Mix all the sauce ingredients in a large bowl.

5.

Add the hot aubergine and edamame to the sauce and toss well. Scatter with sesame seeds to serve.

6.

Oven method: Roast the aubergine at 220°C (200°C fan), turning halfway, until golden (25 minutes).

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Storage information

Best eaten fresh, while crisp. Leftovers can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in the air fryer until steaming (3–4 minutes). Not suitable for freezing.

Tip

As a main meal for 2: Air-fry a 280g block of firm tofu, cubed, alongside the aubergine.

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Halal Friendly
Kosher Friendly
Vegetarian
Vegan/Vegan friendly
Balanced
Low carbohydrate
Quick and easy (<30 mins total)
Low effort
Batch-cook friendly
Beginner
Family-friendly

Abbi

Head Chef

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