Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

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These air fryer eggplant Parmesan rounds are oil-free, yet they are crispy and crunchy. All thanks to an air fryer! They are good eaten right out of the air fryer or topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Either way, they are delicious.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ½ cup Italian bread crumbs

  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon dried basil

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • ¼ cup flour

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

  • 1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

  • 1 cup marinara sauce, or more to taste

  • 8 slices mozzarella cheese, or as needed

Directions

  1. Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Place flour in a separate shallow bowl and beaten eggs in a third shallow bowl.

    breading station bowls

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  2. Dip sliced eggplant first in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally coat with bread crumb mixture. Place coated eggplant on a tray and let rest for 5 minutes.

    breaded eggplant slices

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  3. Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C).

  4. Place breaded eggplant rounds in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching; work in batches if necessary. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, flip each round, and cook until desired crispiness is achieved, 4 to 6 minutes more.

    breaded eggplant slices in air fryer

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  5. Top each eggplant round with marinara sauce and 1 slice of mozzarella cheese. Place the basket back in the air fryer and cook until cheese has started to melt, 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining eggplant, if necessary.

    eggplant slices with slice cheese in air fryer

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  6. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

377 Calories
16g Fat
36g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 377
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 135mg 45%
Sodium 1563mg 68%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 8g 27%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 24g 49%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 573mg 44%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 663mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.