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Crispy Eggplant in the Air Fryer
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Crispy Eggplant in the Air Fryer

60 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.

Description

The recipe won't take much time. Below I'll explain in more detail. Serve the appetizer with the meal.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Prepare all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Wash the eggplants, pat dry. Cut into sticks.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Place the eggplants in a deep bowl and salt them. Leave for 10–15 minutes until they release liquid. Then rinse the eggplants under cold water and squeeze out the excess moisture.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    In a deep bowl, mix all the spices with the flour and starch.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Pour in water and stir until smooth.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Then add the eggplants and stir so that the batter coats them evenly.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    Coat each stick in tempura or breadcrumbs.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8

    Spritz the eggplants with vegetable oil from a spray bottle.

  9. 9

    Step 9

    Step 9

    Place the eggplants in a single layer in the basket or on the air fryer rack. Cook the eggplants for about 20–25 minutes at 190°C.

  10. 10

    Step 10

    Step 10

    After 15 minutes, turn the eggplants over so they cook evenly.

  11. 11

    Step 11

    Step 11

    Crispy air fryer eggplants are ready — enjoy your meal!