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Air Fryer Eggplant Rollatini

Air Fryer Eggplant Rollatini

4.75 from 4 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Tender air-fried eggplant rolled around fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, and oregano, then finished with tomato sauce and Parmesan. This easy eggplant rollatini is light, naturally gluten-free, and made entirely in the air fryer in about 35 minutes.

Ingredients 

  • 2 medium eggplants, sliced lengthwise 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
  • 1 large tomato, thinly sliced and patted dry
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil, or a few fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce, warmed, for serving
  • Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving

Instructions

Prep the eggplant

  • Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (air fryer setting) for 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Trim the ends off the eggplants and slice them lengthwise into 1/8 to 1/4 inch slices.
  • Sprinkle the slices with salt and let them sit for 10 minutes. Pat dry with a paper towel.

Air fry the eggplant

  • Arrange the slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket and brush with olive oil.
  • Air fry at 350°F for 6 to 8 minutes, until tender and bendable. Work in batches if needed.

Fill and roll

  • Let the slices cool for 1 minute. Top each with mozzarella, a tomato slice, oregano, and basil.
  • Roll up each slice from the short end and place seam-side down in an air fryer-safe baking pan.

Melt and serve

  • Air fry at 330°F for 5 to 6 minutes, until the cheese melts.
  • Serve warm with tomato sauce and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Air-fryer-safe baking pan
  • Pastry Brush
  • Mandoline slicer (optional, for even slices)
  • Parchment paper (optional)

Notes

  • Slice thickness: Slices thicker than 1/4 inch crack when rolled. A mandoline gives even slices.
  • Don't skip salting: It pulls out moisture so the rolls aren't soggy.
  • Air fryer models vary: Check a minute early the first time.
  • Make ahead: Assemble, cover, and refrigerate up to 1 day. Air fry at 330°F for 6 to 8 minutes before serving.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat at 350°F for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Variations: Add a thin layer of ricotta, fresh spinach, or pesto inside each roll.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 830mgPotassium: 440mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 543IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 1mg