Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan
This Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan has a superior crunch exterior, and soft and tender on the inside. This is seriously tasty and super fast – it comes together in 30 minutes flat, from start to finish - So, so delicious!
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 305kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large Eggplant
Batter
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Breadcrumb
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup finely grated parmesan cheese refer notes
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup marinara sauce plus more for serving
- 1 to 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Equipment used
Instructions
- Wash eggplant and dry thoroughly. Slice into ½-inch rounds.Tip: Make sure that the slices are of even thickness, so they all can cook evenly.
- Add all batter ingredients into a shallow bowl, whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Mix panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in another bowl.Tip: I mix in a good quality parmesan cheese into the breading. It takes on a sweet nutty flavor as it cooks, much better than panko alone.
- Working with one slice at a time, place each slice in the wet batter, turning over couple of times to make sure that it is coated thoroughly. Lift with hands or tongs, allowing excess batter to drip off and then place over the bread crumbs.
- Pack bread crumbs on both sides of the slice (pressing with fingers to adhere).
- Place on a plate and repeat process with remaining eggplant slices.
- Pre heat air fryer to 380°F for 12 minutes. When ready, place prepared slices in a single layer (cook in batches), spray the top with non stick cooking spray.
- Cook for 5 minutes, open air fryer basket, flip the slices over, spray the tops again with non stick cooking spray and cook for remaining 7 minutes.
- Open basket, spread marinara sauce on top followed by shredded mozzarella, Cook at 380°F for 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese melts.4
- Garnish with fresh basil more marinara sauce if desired.
Video
Notes
Cheese - Use shredded or sliced fresh mozzarella.
Parmesan - If using pre shredded parm, grind ⅓ cup in a mini food processor until finely ground.
Make ½-inch thick slices - Make sure that the slices are of even thickness and not any thicker, which might not cook tender.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 985mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g