Crispy Eggplant

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add cherry tomatoes to a glass bowl.
  2. 2Add a head of garlic to the bowl.
  3. 3Spray oil over the tomatoes and garlic.
  4. 4Season with salt and pepper.
  5. 5Place the air fryer tray over the tomatoes.
  6. 6Place two eggplants on the air fryer tray.
  7. 7Close the Ninja Crispi Air Fryer and cook.
  8. 8Remove the air fryer tray with the cooked eggplant.
  9. 9Transfer the roasted tomatoes and garlic to a plate.
  10. 10Add crumbled feta cheese to the tomatoes.
  11. 11Add fresh basil leaves.
  12. 12Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the mixture.
  13. 13Mash and mix all ingredients together to create a sauce.
  14. 14Spread the tomato mixture evenly on a clean plate as a base.
  15. 15Peel the skin off the cooked eggplant.
  16. 16Gently flatten the peeled eggplant with a fork.
  17. 17Dip the flattened eggplant into a batter.
  18. 18Coat the battered eggplant generously with breadcrumbs.
  19. 19Place the breaded eggplant back onto the air fryer tray.
  20. 20Air fry the breaded eggplant until golden and crispy.
  21. 21Remove the crispy eggplant from the air fryer.
  22. 22Slice the crispy eggplant into pieces.
  23. 23Arrange the sliced crispy eggplant over the tomato sauce on the plate.
  24. 24Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the eggplant.
  25. 25Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
  26. 26Serve and enjoy the crispy eggplant with tomato sauce.

Ingredients

  • cherry tomatoes
  • 1 garlic head
  • oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 2 eggplant
  • feta cheese
  • fresh basil
  • batter
  • breadcrumbs
  • Parmesan cheese

Equipment

Ninja Crispi Air Fryeroven-safe dishspatulaforkknifeplate

Tips

  • The Ninja Crispi is a great tool for meal prepping.
  • Make sure to coat the eggplant thoroughly in batter and breadcrumbs for maximum crispiness.
  • Adjust seasoning to your taste.

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