Crispy Eggplant

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add cherry tomatoes to a glass bowl.
  2. 2Add cherry tomatoes to a glass bowl.
  3. 3Add cherry tomatoes to a glass bowl.
  4. 4Add a head of garlic to the bowl.
  5. 5Add a head of garlic to the bowl.
  6. 6Add a head of garlic to the bowl.
  7. 7Spray oil over the tomatoes and garlic.
  8. 8Spray oil over the tomatoes and garlic.
  9. 9Spray oil over the tomatoes and garlic.
  10. 10Season with salt and pepper.
  11. 11Season with salt and pepper.
  12. 12Season with salt and pepper.
  13. 13Place the air fryer tray over the tomatoes.
  14. 14Place the air fryer tray over the tomatoes.
  15. 15Place the air fryer tray over the tomatoes.
  16. 16Place two eggplants on the air fryer tray.
  17. 17Place two eggplants on the air fryer tray.
  18. 18Place two eggplants on the air fryer tray.
  19. 19Close the Ninja Crispi Air Fryer and cook.
  20. 20Close the Ninja Crispi Air Fryer and cook.
  21. 21Close the Ninja Crispi Air Fryer and cook.
  22. 22Remove the air fryer tray with the cooked eggplant.
  23. 23Remove the air fryer tray with the cooked eggplant.
  24. 24Remove the air fryer tray with the cooked eggplant.
  25. 25Transfer the roasted tomatoes and garlic to a plate.
  26. 26Transfer the roasted tomatoes and garlic to a plate.
  27. 27Transfer the roasted tomatoes and garlic to a plate.
  28. 28Add crumbled feta cheese to the tomatoes.
  29. 29Add crumbled feta cheese to the tomatoes.
  30. 30Add crumbled feta cheese to the tomatoes.
  31. 31Add fresh basil leaves.
  32. 32Add fresh basil leaves.
  33. 33Add fresh basil leaves.
  34. 34Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the mixture.
  35. 35Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the mixture.
  36. 36Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the mixture.
  37. 37Mash and mix all ingredients together to create a sauce.
  38. 38Mash and mix all ingredients together to create a sauce.
  39. 39Mash and mix all ingredients together to create a sauce.
  40. 40Spread the tomato mixture evenly on a clean plate as a base.
  41. 41Spread the tomato mixture evenly on a clean plate as a base.
  42. 42Spread the tomato mixture evenly on a clean plate as a base.
  43. 43Peel the skin off the cooked eggplant.
  44. 44Peel the skin off the cooked eggplant.
  45. 45Peel the skin off the cooked eggplant.
  46. 46Gently flatten the peeled eggplant with a fork.
  47. 47Gently flatten the peeled eggplant with a fork.
  48. 48Gently flatten the peeled eggplant with a fork.
  49. 49Dip the flattened eggplant into a batter.
  50. 50Dip the flattened eggplant into a batter.
  51. 51Dip the flattened eggplant into a batter.
  52. 52Coat the battered eggplant generously with breadcrumbs.
  53. 53Coat the battered eggplant generously with breadcrumbs.
  54. 54Coat the battered eggplant generously with breadcrumbs.
  55. 55Place the breaded eggplant back onto the air fryer tray.
  56. 56Place the breaded eggplant back onto the air fryer tray.
  57. 57Place the breaded eggplant back onto the air fryer tray.
  58. 58Air fry the breaded eggplant until golden and crispy.
  59. 59Air fry the breaded eggplant until golden and crispy.
  60. 60Air fry the breaded eggplant until golden and crispy.
  61. 61Remove the crispy eggplant from the air fryer.
  62. 62Remove the crispy eggplant from the air fryer.
  63. 63Remove the crispy eggplant from the air fryer.
  64. 64Slice the crispy eggplant into pieces.
  65. 65Slice the crispy eggplant into pieces.
  66. 66Slice the crispy eggplant into pieces.
  67. 67Arrange the sliced crispy eggplant over the tomato sauce on the plate.
  68. 68Arrange the sliced crispy eggplant over the tomato sauce on the plate.
  69. 69Arrange the sliced crispy eggplant over the tomato sauce on the plate.
  70. 70Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the eggplant.
  71. 71Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the eggplant.
  72. 72Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the eggplant.
  73. 73Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
  74. 74Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
  75. 75Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
  76. 76Serve and enjoy the crispy eggplant with tomato sauce.
  77. 77Serve and enjoy the crispy eggplant with tomato sauce.
  78. 78Serve and enjoy the crispy eggplant with tomato sauce.

Ingredients

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