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Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

Anjali
A healthier version of classic Eggplant Parmesan made in the air fryer
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 0
Calories 529 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Small Bowls

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 10 oz Spaghetti Can use gluten free if needed
  • 1 medium Eggplant
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1.5 cups Panko bread crumbs Can use gluten free if needed
  • 1 T Italian Seasoning
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • Fresh Basil for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
  • Wash your eggplant and slice off the ends. Slice your medium eggplant into 1/4 inch pieces.
  • Place eggplant on a lipped cookie sheet. Salt the eggplant and let it sit for 15 minutes. Flip the eggplant slices and salt again. Let sit again for 15 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, beat eggs, set aside. In another small bowl mix panko bread crumbs and Italian seasoning.
  • Dip each eggplant piece into the egg mixture, followed by the panco mixture to coat. Make sure to coat both sides.
  • Cook the eggplant in the air fryer at 380F/193C for 4 minutes. Then flip over each eggplant piece and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
  • Gently spoon sauce onto each individual piece of eggplant. Place cheese on eggplant pieces.
  • Cook in your air fryer at 380F for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Serve as is or serve over prepared pasta. Garnish with Basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 529kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 24gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 1020mgPotassium: 937mgFiber: 9gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 886IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 256mgIron: 4mg
Keyword breaded eggplant, crispy vegetables, healthier alternative, quick dinner
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