Crispy Eggplant in Starch in an Air Fryer – A Simple Recipe

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Many love eggplant precisely for its ability to develop an appetizing crispy crust after cooking. Starch helps achieve this effect, and an air fryer allows for significantly less oil compared to traditional frying. We share a step-by-step recipe on how to easily bake delicious crispy eggplant in starch in an air fryer!

Preparation time: 40 minutes.
Servings: 2.

Ingredients

• 2 eggplants;
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch;
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil;
• 2 cloves garlic;
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 1 teaspoon salt.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Wash the eggplants and cut them into large sticks. Salt them, let sit for 15 minutes, then rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the vegetable oil with paprika, ground black pepper, salt, and garlic pressed through a garlic press.
3. Pour the prepared marinade over the eggplants, mix, add the cornstarch, and mix well again.
4. Arrange the eggplants in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving a small space between them, and cook for approximately 18-20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius (390°F). Flip them halfway through with a spatula.