A tasty, light, and very simple recipe with seasonal eggplants. Air fryer grilled eggplants, flavorful and quick to prepare, with peeled cherry tomatoes and herb-seasoned bread. Air frying saves time and energy (compared to a traditional oven) and makes the gratin more golden and crispy. Try this recipe, it’s excellent as a side dish, complementing all main courses!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Seasonality: Summer
- Energy 154.05 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 23.62 (g) of which sugars 6.56 (g)
- Proteins 5.02 (g)
- Fat 5.03 (g) of which saturated 1.29 (g)of which unsaturated 1.71 (g)
- Fibers 5.27 (g)
- Sodium 381.45 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz eggplants
- 1.75 oz breadcrumbs
- 1 clove garlic
- herbs (parsley, basil, or others)
- 3.5 oz peeled cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Grana Padano cheese, grated (to taste)
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
Tools
- Non-stick baking tray 8-9 inches
- Blender
- Bowl
Preparation
Wash the eggplant, remove the ends, and cut it into thick slices. If you have time, sprinkle the slices with coarse salt and let them drain for 30-40 minutes, then dry well.
Cut them into cubes and place them in a bowl.
With the help of a blender, grind some bread (or a slice of stale bread) together with a clove of garlic, a bunch of parsley, a couple of basil leaves, or other herbs to taste.
Season the eggplants with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and the cherry tomatoes roughly chopped.
Add about half of the herb mix and stir (1).
Place everything into a non-stick baking tray (lined with parchment paper at the base), then cover with the remaining herb mix. Lastly, sprinkle to taste with some Grana Padano and a drizzle of oil (2).
Place the tray in the basket of the air fryer.
Cook at 392°F for about 15 minutes. The times depend on the air fryer model (I used this one) and the variety of eggplants used, in the last minutes open and check that the breadcrumbs don’t burn.
The air fryer grilled eggplants are ready, you can serve them immediately or let them cool for a few minutes.
Tips and Variations
Instead of peeled cherry tomatoes, you can add plum tomatoes peeled and seeded, or fresh cherry tomatoes.
You can season the bread with parsley, basil, thyme, mint, or marjoram.
Decide the size of the tray according to the basket’s size.
Adjust cooking times and temperature according to your air fryer model. Check that the eggplants do not burn by opening the basket after the first 9-10 minutes.
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