Eggplant in the air fryer: cook at home just like great chefs

Stuffing Eggplant in the Fryer

• 2 medium eggplants

• 300 grams of ground beef (beef, pork or turkey)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced

• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped

• 1 tomato, chopped

• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or Parmesan)

• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

• 1 egg

• Pepper and salt to taste

• olive oil spray

• Chopped parsley to garnish (optional)

Stuffed Eggplant recipe from master chefs

1. Wash and dry aubergine. Cut it lengthwise and remove the pulp, leaving a side of about 1 cm. Set aside the dough for the filling.

2. In a bowl, mix mince, onion, garlic, pepper, tomato, chopped eggplant pulp, breadcrumbs, eggs, salt and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are well combined.

3. Preheat the fryer to 180°C.

4. Stuff the eggplants with the meat mixture, be sure to evenly distribute the filling on each half.

5. Lightly spray the stuffed eggplants with olive oil spray. Place the eggplants inside the air fryer basket, inside up. Depending on the size of the eggplants, you may need to cook them in portions. air fryer

6. Bake the stuffed eggplants for 15-20 minutes or until tender and the meat is cooked through.

7. Remove the eggplants from the fryer and sprinkle with grated cheese. Return to air fryer for another 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

8. Serve the stuffed eggplants hot, sprinkle with chopped parsley (if desired) and accompany them with a fresh salad or rice.

If you prefer to prepare the dish without meat, you can also use ground beef instead of canned tuna.