Breaded eggplant milanese-style (vegetarian) – air fryer

Name: Breaded eggplant milanese-style (vegetarian) – air fryer
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 1 eggplant; 1 tsp olive oil; 1/4 cup flour (+/-); 1 egg; salt; pepper; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (+/-); 1 tsp oil; 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 3/4 cup tomato purée / passata; 1 clove garlic; salt; pepper

Side dish

Very Easy

1 h 30 m

277 Kcal

Reinvent a classic of Italian cuisine with our recipe for Milanese-style breaded eggplant, a vegetarian version cooked in the Air Fryer! Imagine the golden crunch of a Milanese cutlet, but with eggplant instead of meat. Cooking it in the Air Fryer makes it even lighter and healthier. Perfect for anyone looking for an ultra-indulgent vegetarian alternative! Serve it with pasta or rice and a delicious tomato sauce :-)

Materials

Air Fryer
freezer bag / airtight container
olive oil spray
pan (for the sauce)
fork

Preparation

Preparation30 min

Waiting time20 min

Cook time40 min

Prick the eggplant with a fork.
Place the eggplant in the air fryer tray and brush with olive oil (or apply as a spray).
Program the Air Fryer in "Air Fry" mode for 20 minutes at 350°F/180°C.
Turn the eggplant over halfway through cooking.
Remove the eggplant from the Air Fryer and place in a sealed freezer bag or airtight container for 10 minutes.
Transfer the eggplant to a plate and peel using two forks. Prick the eggplant to keep it in place and "scrape" the skin with the second fork to remove it.
Remove the excess water and flatten the eggplant.
Coat it with flour.
Beat the egg with salt and pepper, then place the eggplant in it. Coat well.
Transfer the eggplant to the breadcrumbs and coat well again.
Dip the eggplant in the egg, then in the breadcrumbs one last time.
Spray the Air Fryer tray with oil and place the breaded eggplant in it. Spray again with oil.
Program the Air Fryer in "Maxi Crisp" mode at 450°F/230°C for 10 minutes.
Turn the eggplant over, then reprogram the Air Fryer to "Maxi Crisp" mode at 450°F/230°C for 8 minutes.
Prepare the sauce (accompaniment):
Pour a drizzle of olive oil into a frying pan, then add a flattened clove of garlic.
Add the tomato passata, salt, pepper, and a few basil leaves, then simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Remove the garlic before serving.
Plate the dish:
Pour the sauce onto the plate, then place the breaded eggplant on top. Garnish with a few basil leaves (optional). And that's it—it's ready!

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FAQ ❓

How do you store Milanese-style breaded eggplant?

You can store cooked breaded eggplant in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. To reheat it and restore its crunch, use the Air Fryer or oven at 350°F/180°C for a few minutes.

Can this recipe be made without an Air Fryer?

Yes, you can make this recipe using a conventional oven instead.
To roast the eggplant: Bake it in the oven for 20 minutes at 200°C/390°F. Find all the steps in our recipe here.
Preheat the oven to 390°F/200°C, place the breaded eggplant slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spray them lightly with olive oil, and bake for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp.
You can also fry it; we have made a similar recipe here.

What goes well with Milanese-style breaded eggplant?

Breaded eggplant goes perfectly with pasta, rice, or a green salad.

What is the texture of breaded eggplant cooked in the Air Fryer?

Breaded eggplant cooked in the Air Fryer is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a light, golden texture reminiscent of traditional Milanese cutlets.

Can this recipe be prepared in advance?

You can prepare the breaded eggplant in advance and store it in the fridge before cooking. When ready to serve, cook it in the Air Fryer or oven until crisp.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g

Calories: 277Kcal

Carbo: 29.7g
Total fat: 12.4g
Saturated fat: 1.9g
Proteins: 8.6g
Fibers: 5.3g
Sugar: 5.8g
ProPoints: 7
SmartPoints: 9

Nutritional information for 1 serving (247g)

Cookware

air fryer

Attributes

Suitable for freezing

Keep refrigerated

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Juliette Hess

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Breaded eggplant milanese-style (vegetarian) – air fryer

Ingredients

Roasted eggplant:

Breading:

Tomato sauce (to serve):

Materials