Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan
Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan brings together crisp breaded eggplant rounds, tangy marinara, and gooey mozzarella for a lighter take on the classic. Each bite balances crunch with melted cheese and savory Italian seasoning, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a shareable appetizer when you want comfort without the excess oil.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Put flour in a second shallow bowl and beaten eggs in a third.
- 2
Dredge sliced eggplant in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with the bread crumb mixture. Set the coated eggplant on a tray and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- 3
Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C).
- 4
Arrange breaded eggplant rounds in the air fryer basket without touching; cook in batches if needed. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, flip each round, then continue cooking until as crisp as you like, 4 to 6 minutes more.
- 5
Spoon marinara sauce over each eggplant round and add 1 slice of mozzarella cheese. Return the basket to the air fryer and cook until the cheese starts to melt, 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining eggplant if needed.
- 6
Serve hot and enjoy!
- Calories 1543.21 kcal High 77%
- Protein 123.53 g Good Source 247%
- Carbohydrate 51.69 g 19%
- Total Fat 103.45 g High 133%
- Saturated Fat 59.05 g High 295%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 444.82 mg High 148%
- Sodium 3740.83 mg High 163%
- Dietary Fiber 5.5 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 7.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.48 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 2831.88 mg Good Source 218%
- Iron 2.61 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 405.57 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 842.13 mcg Good Source 94%
- Vitamin C 0.21 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.48 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Cake Flour, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 1543.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Cake Flour, Dried Basil, Eggplant. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1543.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan healthy?
- Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 1543.21 calories and 123.53 g of protein, or 247% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3740.83 mg (163% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 59.05 g (295% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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