Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan). These eggplant Parmesan rounds are oil free and grease free, yet they are crispy and crunchy. All due to cooking it in 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

Ingredients

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

2large eggs 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

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Directions

Step 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.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

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

Nutritional Information

Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 376.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.3g 49%

Carbohydrates: 35.5g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 7.5g 30%

Sugars: 10.7g

Fat: 15.7g 24%

Saturated Fat: 8g 40%

Cholesterol: 134.6mg 45%

Vitamin A Iu: 807.1IU 16%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.6mg 74%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 22%

Vitamin C: 5mg 8%

Folate: 89.2mcg 22%

Calcium: 572.5mg 57%

Iron: 2.8mg 16%

Magnesium: 60.8mg 22%

Potassium: 662.5mg 19%

Sodium: 1562.9mg 63%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 141.5

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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