# Crispy Eggplant

A delicious and crispy eggplant dish prepared using an air fryer, served with a flavorful tomato sauce.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- Ninja Crispi Air Fryer
- oven-safe dish
- spatula
- fork
- knife
- plate

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMihp4WIhqd/?igsh=eDQ5enpxNXczemNn
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/bc831dde-799e-467b-9379-4fa090cb863a
- Extracted: 2025-07-27

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