A dish that smells like home and conquers with simplicity: air fryer eggplant rolls stuffed with cooked ham and provola are a culinary delight that combines taste and lightness. The eggplant slices, cooked in the air fryer for a lighter version, wrap a gooey heart of provola and the sweetness of cooked ham. Each roll is a small treasure of flavors that melts in your mouth harmoniously.
You can also try other eggplant recipes:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs eggplants (long)
- extra virgin olive oil
- 3 slices cooked ham
- provola cheese (to taste)
- salt
Tools
- Oil Sprayers
- Air Fryers
Steps
To prepare the air fryer eggplant rolls, wash the eggplants, cut off the ends, and dry them thoroughly. Cut the eggplants into slices about 1/4 inch thick and brush both sides with extra virgin olive oil; you can use a brush or an oil sprayer.
Layer the eggplant slices in the air fryer basket and cook at 350°F for about 12 minutes, turning halfway through. Once done, lightly salt the eggplants and let them cool.
In the meantime, cut the provola into slices (not too thick) sized to fit the eggplants. To prepare the rolls, place a slice of cooked ham and a slice of provola on each eggplant slice. Roll them up and place them with the seam side down in the air fryer basket. Alternatively, you can secure the seam with a toothpick.
Cook at 330°F for 5-7 minutes or until the provola melts. The air fryer eggplant rolls are ready to enjoy.
Storage
The air fryer eggplant rolls can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days in an airtight container.
If you don’t like cooked ham, you can replace it with prosciutto crudo; in this case, avoid salting the eggplants as the prosciutto is already salted.
Before consuming, I recommend reheating them for a few minutes.
