Eggplant and Zucchini Baked in an Air Fryer – Step-by-Step Recipe

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To quickly cook vegetables with an appetizing golden crust and minimal oil, feel free to use an air fryer. Thanks to the high temperature, eggplants and zucchinis remain soft inside and retain their juiciness. This way, you'll get an excellent standalone dish or side! We share a simple step-by-step recipe!

Prep time: 30 minutes.
Servings: 4.

Ingredients

• 2 eggplants;
• 2 zucchinis;
• 2 tablespoons olive oil;
• 2 cloves garlic;
• 1 teaspoon dried basil;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 1 teaspoon salt.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Thoroughly wash, then slice the zucchinis and eggplants into rounds about 1 cm thick.
2. Press the garlic through a press. Mix it with olive oil, dried basil, ground black pepper, and salt.
3. Place the vegetables in a large bowl, pour the aromatic mixture over them, and gently toss.
4. After that, arrange the eggplants and zucchinis in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
5. Bake them for approximately 18-20 minutes in the air fryer at 190 degrees Celsius. But after 10 minutes, carefully flip them with a spatula.
6. Before serving, you can sprinkle the baked vegetables with fresh herbs and chopped garlic.