Recipes Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Eggplant Inside-Out Air-Fried Eggplant Parm 4.8 (4) 4 Reviews 5 Photos Gooey, rich, flavorful, and indulgent, this eggplant is super tender, especially around the edges. Marinara sauce and cheese are the perfect rich complements to hide any slight bitterness left behind from the eggplant. By Nicole McLaughlin Nicole McLaughlin Nicole McLaughlin produces the educational and entertaining food series from Allrecipes; You Can Cook That. She is known for her relatability with the home-cook audience. With over 20 years in the culinary world, she is able to effectively deliver a bounty of knowledge, with a side of sarcastic wit. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on July 7, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 5 5 5 5 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings 1 medium eggplant, halved lengthwise 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pinch kosher salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided 1 cup marinara sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil Directions Score eggplant all the way through the flesh lengthwise, being careful not to cut through the skin. Score again widthwise to create cubes. Gently turn the eggplant inside out. Repeat with second half. If eggplant breaks, manipulate the outer edges to stand up or use a long skewer to hold it open. Drizzle both halves with 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place in an air fryer basket. Air-fry at 390 to 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Open the air fryer and top each eggplant with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese, trying to fill each groove. Air-fry 5 minutes longer. Serve immediately sprinkled with fresh basil. Cook's Notes: Great served with a spicy jarred marinara like arrabiata sauce. Add ground beef or chicken if desired! I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 580 Calories 41g Fat 35g Carbs 21g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 580 % Daily Value * Total Fat 41g 53% Saturated Fat 11g 57% Cholesterol 43mg 14% Sodium 1145mg 50% Total Carbohydrate 35g 13% Dietary Fiber 13g 45% Total Sugars 18g Protein 21g 41% Vitamin C 9mg 10% Calcium 553mg 43% Iron 2mg 11% Potassium 1087mg 23% * 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.