Authentic home cooking from Italy, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Italy as Barchette di melanzane in friggitrice ad aria

Eggplant Boats in the Air Fryer

Name: Eggplant Boats in the Air Fryer
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 eggplants; 1/2 cup rustic tomato purée (about 100 grams); 1 mozzarella cheese; oregano; salt; olive oil; garlic powder

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Eggplant Boats in the Air Fryer

CUCINEGGIANDO @cook_23604348

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Ingredients

15m + 15m

2 servings

2eggplants
1/2 cuprustic tomato purée (about 100 grams)
1mozzarella cheese
oregano
salt
olive oil
garlic powder

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Steps

15m + 15m

1

Wash the eggplants and cut them in half lengthwise.
2

Score the flesh with a knife and sprinkle with salt and garlic powder.
3

Top with tomato purée, a drizzle of olive oil, and oregano.
4

Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C) and place the prepared eggplants inside. Cook for 15 minutes, checking occasionally.
5

Meanwhile, cut the mozzarella into cubes. If using fresh mozzarella, drain it well.
6

After 15 minutes, open the air fryer, sprinkle the eggplants with mozzarella, close, and cook for another 15 minutes, checking for doneness occasionally.