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Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan: A Game-Changing

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ½cupItalian bread crumbs

  • ¼cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1teaspoonItalian seasoning

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • ½teaspoondried basil

  • ½teaspoongarlic powder

  • ½teaspoononion powder

  • ½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

  • ¼cupflour

  • 2largeeggs, beaten

  • 1mediumeggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

  • 1cupmarinara sauce, or more to taste

  • 8slicesmozzarella cheese, or as needed

Cooking Directions

  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.

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

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

  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.

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

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  6. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories377
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
16g 		20%
Saturated Fat
8g 		40%
Cholesterol
135mg 		45%
Sodium
1563mg 		68%
Total Carbohydrate
36g 		13%
Dietary Fiber
8g 		27%
Total Sugars
11g
Protein
24g 		49%
Vitamin C
5mg 		6%
Calcium
573mg 		44%
Iron
3mg 		16%
Potassium
663mg 		14%

* 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.

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