Air Fryer Stuffed Eggplant with Roasted Garlic and Tomato

Ingredients

• Eggplant2 medium
• Garlic cloves8-10
• Olive oil2 tablespoons
• Tomatoes2 medium
• Cilantro (coriander leaves), chopped2 tablespoons
• Grated cheese1/2 cup

Method

1. 1

   Score the flesh of each eggplant in a criss-cross pattern, being careful not to cut through the skin.

2. 2

   Place the scored eggplants into the air fryer basket.

3. 3

   In a small heat-proof bowl, add garlic cloves and drizzle with olive oil. Place this bowl in the air fryer basket alongside the eggplants.

4. 4

   Add the whole tomatoes to the air fryer basket.

5. 5

   Airfry at 180 degrees Celsius for 25 minutes, flipping the eggplants and tomatoes after 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Once cooked, carefully remove the roasted tomatoes and garlic from the air fryer and place them in a separate dish.

7. 7

   Mash the roasted tomatoes and garlic together.

8. 8

   Stir in chopped cilantro into the mashed tomato and garlic mixture.

9. 9

   Gently open up the roasted eggplants with a fork.

10. 10

    Spoon the tomato-garlic-cilantro mixture onto the opened eggplants.

11. 11

    Sprinkle grated cheese generously over the stuffed eggplants.

12. 12

    Return the stuffed eggplants to the air fryer. Airfry for an additional 5-7 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

13. 13

    Serve hot.

Prep 10 min · Cook 35 min