Eggplant meatballs in the air fryer

Quick and easy, here's how to prepare delicious aubergine meatballs in the air fryer.

Air fryer aubergine meatballs are a really practical and quick recipe to prepare for any occasion . You can serve them for lunch as a second course or even choose to present them at an aperitif. It is a genuine and very nutritious product, because the main ingredient is aubergine.

Vegetables, typical of the warmer months, mix with other common and genuine ingredients to create a soft and delicious dough. This, then, must be covered with a breadcrumb coating which, with air cooking , becomes irresistibly crunchy .

Preparing the recipe for eggplant meatballs in the air fryer

1. First, wash and dry the aubergines, then cut them in half and remove the ends.
2. Brush the inside halves with a little oil and place in the air fryer.
3. Cook at 200°C for about 15 minutes . Then, move them onto a plate to cool.
4. Using a spoon, remove the vegetable pulp and place it in a large bowl; here, mash it to puree it .
5. Add a pinch of salt and the chopped parsley.
6. Mix and also add the eggs and grated cheese.
7. Work to mix all the ingredients well.
8. At this point, pour the breadcrumbs into a bowl.
9. Take a little dough at a time and shape it to form a ball, pass it in breadcrumbs and press to make the breading adhere well .
10. As they are ready, place them in the air fryer basket and spray them with a little EVO oil.
11. Cook at 180°C for 12-15 minutes.

storage

The crunchy aubergine meatballs, cooked in an air fryer, are truly delicious and suitable for any occasion. You can store them for 2 days in the fridge , in an airtight container.

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