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
- 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
- Protein 123.53 g Good Source
- Carbs 51.69 g Moderate
- Total Fat 103.45 g High
- Saturated Fat 59.05 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 444.82 mg High
- Sodium 3740.83 mg High
- Fiber 5.5 g Moderate
- Sugar 7.56 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.48 g Low Source
- Calcium 3350.59 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.61 mg Moderate
- Potassium 405.57 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1001.95 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 0.21 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.89 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
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