Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    35 mins

  • Cook Time

    35 mins

  • Total Time

    46 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    295 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

Quick and easy Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan - the crust is made from seasoned Panko breadcrumbs which are then smothered in a delicious marinara sauce and melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound eggplant (1 large, 2 medium, or 3 small)
  • salt
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
  • cup Grated parmesan cheese, divided
  • ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 24 oz good quality marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • fresh cropped basil, for garnishing
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Instructions

  1. Slice the eggplant ⅓ inch thick. Sprinkle salt on both sides of the eggplant slices and lay them on a baking sheet. Let it sweat all the bitter liquid for 30 minutes. Then, pat with a paper towel to dry.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F
  3. Set up a dredging station with 3 shallow dishes: In the first one, all-purpose flour. In the second dish, whisk the eggs. In the third dish, mix together panko breadcrumbs, ⅓ cup grated parmesan (save the rest for later), Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Dip the eggplant slices into the flour, then eggs, then panko mixture.
  4. Place the breaded eggplant onto the air fryer tray and spray lightly with cooking spray. Air fry at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Notes

  • This recipe was tested with the Instant Omni Plus toaster oven and Cosori Pro XL. Temperature and time may vary depending on your air fryer model, which is why the cooking time in the recipe is a range. Adjust to your specific air fryer.
  • Don't skip the initial salting. It's important to the taste and texture of this recipe that you get rid of as much of the bitter excess water as you can. 
  • Be sure to coat each slice well while dredging! You'll want to get an even layer of crust on the outside.
  • Do not overlap them in the air fryer basket. To get that delicious crunch they need to cook evenly on all sides. For this reason, you may need to work in batches.
  • Don't skip the initial salting. It's important to the taste and texture of this recipe that you get rid of as much of the bitter excess water as you can. 
  • Be sure to coat each slice well while dredging! You'll want to get an even layer of crust on the outside.
  • Do not overlap them in the air fryer basket. To get that delicious crunch they need to cook evenly on all sides. For this reason, you may need to work in batches.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 295kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 76mg (25%) Sodium 1397mg (58%) Potassium 861mg (25%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1103IU (22%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 283mg (28%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 295 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 295kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 1397mg 58%
Potassium 861mg 18%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1103IU 22%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 283mg 28%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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