Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan Mini Pizzas

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Eggplant Parmesan meets pizza for a handheld treat that is sure to please. The best part is that these are not deep fried, but made in an air fryer for a much healthier alternative.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan Mini Pizzas

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant

sliced into 1/2- inch rounds

salt to taste

1 egg

beaten

1 tablespoon water

1 cup Italian bread crumbs

¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

cooking spray

4 ounces pizza sauce

1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives

drained

8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basilfor garnish

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Directions

Step 1

Line eggplant rounds up on a large cutting board and lightly salt both sides. Let sit 10 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

Step 2

Meanwhile whisk egg and water together in a mixing bowl. Mix bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese together on a flat plate. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a cooling rack on top.

Step 3

Dip each eggplant round in beaten egg and then coat in bread crumb mixture.

Step 4

Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 5

Place as many eggplant rounds into your basket as space allows without overcrowding. Spray the tops with cooking spray. Cook for 10 minutes. Transfer rounds to the cooling rack and place in the preheated oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining eggplant.

Step 6

Spoon pizza sauce over each eggplant round. Add olive slices and cover with mozzarella cheese.

Step 7

Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to high.

Step 8

Broil eggplant slice pizzas for 4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with basil.

Nutritional Information

Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan Mini Pizzas

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 177.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.4g 23%

Carbohydrates: 16.4g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 3.4g 14%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 7.6g 12%

Saturated Fat: 3.8g 19%

Cholesterol: 43.6mg 15%

Vitamin A Iu: 312.2IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.7mg 28%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 3mg 5%

Folate: 35.5mcg 9%

Calcium: 295.6mg 30%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 24.2mg 9%

Potassium: 221mg 6%

Sodium: 486.3mg 20%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 68.1

*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.