Description
A healthier twist on classic eggplant Parmesan, made crispy in the air fryer with less oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each eggplant slice into the beaten egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil and place the coated eggplant slices in a single layer.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Top each slice with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Air fry for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Slice eggplant evenly for even cooking.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
- If the eggplant is too bitter, sprinkle salt on slices and let sit for 10 minutes before coating.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: air fryer eggplant Parmesan, crispy eggplant, vegetarian dinner