Air Fryer Eggplant Parm
Air fryer eggplant Parmesan delivers on all the breaded crunch without the deep-frying! Top with marinara and mozzarella for a dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant
- 1 egg whisked
- 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cut the eggplant into ¼ inch slices and place in a colander or baking sheet. Sprinkle the eggplant with salt and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees.
- Place the egg in one bowl and mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and basil in a second bowl.
- Dip each eggplant slice into the egg then the breadcrumb mixture making sure to fully coat each slice.
- Place each eggplant breaded slice into the air fryer in one single layer not touching and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, spritzing with oil and flipping over halfway.
- Put a teaspoon of marinara sauce on top of each eggplant slice and top them with mozzarella cheese.
- Close the air fryer and cook for 1 minute, turn off the air fryer and let the eggplant to sit one more minute to allow the cheese melt fully.
- Remove the eggplant parm from the air fryer and enjoy!
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Notes
How to Reheat Eggplant Parm in the Air Fryer:
1. Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees. 2. Place the leftover eggplant Parmesan in the air fryer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed thoroughly.How to Cook Frozen Eggplant Parmesan Cutlets in the Air Fryer:
1. Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees. 2. Place the frozen eggplant parm in the air fryer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until hot.Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 9gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7g
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