Salt & Pepper Eggplant, in the Air Fryer!

Slice eggplant into french-fry shapes. Toss eggplant fries with oil then lightly cover with flour. Air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes (or until desired crispness is reached) - you can alternatively deep fry in neutral oil for a better result. Combine salt, white pepper, and five spice powder (to taste, use 1 tbsp of salt and go from there). Toss air fried eggplant with salt and pepper seasoning. Heat neutral oil in a pan or wok. Add dried red chilies and Sichuan peppercorns, toast for 30 seconds. Add ginger and garlic and briefly fry until aromatic (1 minute). Add eggplant pieces and toss until combined. Transfer eggplant to a plate (discard chilies), garnish with scallion greens and serve!