Eggplant Braid with Light Puff Pastry

The EGGPLANT BRAID WITH LIGHT PUFF PASTRY is perfect as an appetizer or a main dish; this quick recipe will win you over with its unique flavor and lightness.

The eggplant braid with light puff pastry is a great alternative to heavier and more caloric versions. Thanks to the use of the air fryer, you will get a crispy and tasty braid while significantly reducing fat intake. Additionally, you can customize it to your liking by adding extra ingredients such as cheese, ham, or vegetables.

Preparing this eggplant braid is extremely simple and takes just a few minutes. Just cut the eggplants into thin cubes and grill them lightly on the air fryer’s plate. Subsequently, roll out the light puff pastry, fill it with the eggplants, braid it, and cook until you obtain a golden and crispy braid.

Using the air fryer is essential to obtain a light and healthy eggplant braid. This innovative appliance allows cooking food with a minimal amount of oil, ensuring crispy and tasty results. Furthermore, the air fryer reduces cooking time, making the preparation of dishes like the eggplant braid even faster and more convenient.

The eggplant braid with light puff pastry is perfect to enjoy both hot and cold. You can serve it as an appetizer during a gathering with friends or as a light main dish accompanied by a fresh salad.

Join me in the kitchen; today there’s eggplant braid with light puff pastry.

Eggplant Braid with Light Puff Pastry
  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Very Cheap
  • Preparation time: 30 Minutes
  • Portions: 6
  • Cooking methods: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Autumn

Ingredients

  • 7 oz all-purpose flour
  • 0.42 cups water
  • 1.35 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
  • 5.3 oz eggplants
  • 2.8 oz provola (mozzarella or fior di latte)

Steps

  • Cut the eggplants into cubes and cook them in the air fryer at 375°F with a drizzle of oil for 10 minutes or in a pan or grill, as you prefer.

  • Pour the flour into a bowl, add the water, oil, and knead well until you get a smooth and soft dough.

  • Roll out the dough on a floured surface, make a rectangle, cut diagonal lines on the sides of the rectangle, and fill with eggplants and sliced provola.

  • Braid the edges, place the braid in the air fryer basket or on the oven tray, and cook at 355°F for 10-12 minutes, in the oven for about 15 minutes.

    Bon appétit

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USEFUL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

How long does it take to prepare the braid? Approximately 30 minutes.

Can I use a different type of vegetable instead of eggplants? Yes, zucchini, peppers, or mushrooms are excellent.

Is it possible to bake the braid instead of using the air fryer? Of course, since it’s hot, the air fryer is perfect.

Can I freeze the leftover braid? Yes.

How can I make the puff pastry even lighter? Just eliminate the oil.

Eggplant Braid with Light Puff Pastry

Discover how to prepare a delicious braid with light puff pastry, a quick appetizer or main dish to make. Using an air fryer, you’ll get a crispy and light braid to enjoy with friends and family.

Eggplant Braid with Light Puff Pastry

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