Air Fryer Eggplant Milanese with Spaghetti

Recipe

• Step 1
  In a pot of salted boiling water, add the spaghetti & cook according to the package directions.
• Step 2
  Meanwhile, peel & cut the aubergines into thin slices lengthwise. Season with salt & pepper.
• Step 3
  In a deep dish, add the egg. Whisk with a fork & season with salt & pepper.
• Step 4
  Place the flour on another plate. Coat the eggplant slices in the flour, then in the beaten egg.
• Step 5
  Add the breadcrumbs to a third plate & season with grated parmesan*. Coat the eggplant slices with the breadcrumbs. For a thicker crust, coat them a second time in the beaten egg mixture, then in the breadcrumbs. *Check out our tips for this step
• Step 6
  Add the breaded eggplant slices to the air fryer basket with the rack. Add a drizzle of olive oil & air fry for 10 min at 190°C, flipping the eggplant slices halfway through.
• Step 7
  Heat the tomato sauce according to package instructions. Once cooked through, drain the pasta. Add the tomato sauce & mix well. Set aside.
• Step 8
  Once golden brown & crispy, take the eggplant out of the air fryer.
• Step 9
  Serve the breaded eggplant with the tomato sauce pasta & a little parmesan, if you have some left. Add a few basil leaves & a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy!