Fried eggplant in air fryer
Eggplant fried in an air fryer is a simple and tasty dish that is perfectly suited as both a side dish and an appetizer
- Preparation:5 min
- Cooking:20 min
- Total time:25 min
- Servings:4
- Cost:Low
- Cuisine:Mediterranean
Presentation
With the air fryer, we will achieve a cooking process that really brings out the flavor of this vegetablewithout risking ruining it with the excess oil typical of traditional frying. Adding a filodod of oil raw gives the freshness to accompany the chopped garlic and parsley. It will be like “a taste of summer...”. Packed with authentic flavors, this dish is perfect as an appetizer served with a crispy crouton, but can also be enjoyed as a side dish.
Compared to traditional frying, this air fryer version ensures an equally tasty but lighter result, as the eggplant does not absorb oil, which is used in a minimal amount. The flavor remainsexceptional, but the lightness makes this dish even more appetizing.
Preparation
1
Cut and arrange the aubergines
Cut the eggplant into slices about 1 cm thick, overlap the slices and cut them into 1 cm wide strips. Having obtained the strips, cut them crosswise again to obtain 1-cm cubes. Arrange the eggplant cubes in a bowl.
2
Season and bake the aubergines
Season the eggplants with a drizzle of oil and a light sprinkling of salt, then cook them in the basket of the air fryer for about 20 minutes. Every 5 minutes, turn the cubes so they can brown evenly.
3
Season the aubergines raw
When ready, season them with a drizzle of raw oil, garlic and finely chopped parsley (or thyme).
4
And now, for the moment of truth...
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