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    Home » Mains » Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

    Published: Nov 9, 2020 · Modified: Jan 6, 2022 by Marissa · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

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    Making eggplant parmesan in the air fryer is my new favorite way to cook eggplant! It makes it so crispy on both sides and is such a fast and easy way to make it.

    This is the perfect gluten-free and vegetarian date night dinner. You only need a few ingredients and it's ready in under 30 minutes.

    What do you need to make air fryer eggplant parmesan:

    • 1 large eggplant
    • 2 eggs
    • gluten-free bread crumbs
    • grated parmesan
    • Italian seasoning
    • marinara sauce
    • fresh mozzarella

    Substitutions:

    To make dairy-free/vegan leave out parmesan and add additional breadcrumbs

    No marinara? Try using a pesto sauce or bruschetta instead

    Want to add protein? Add cooked ground beef or ground turkey to the marinara sauce

    Over the Spoon for:

    • Full of fiber, vitamin C, and folate
    • An easy vegetarian dinner
    • A healthy comfort food

    How to make:

    1. Cut and salt eggplant.
    2.  Dip eggplant slices in egg mixture, followed by bread crumbs/parmesan mixture, making sure to fully coat.
    3. Air fry for 8 minutes, flipping half way through.
    4. Serve stacked with warm marinara, fresh basil or parsley and additional parmesan or mozzarella.

    How to bake eggplant in the oven instead:

    1. Allow eggplant slices to absorb salt for about 20 minutes before breading to allow them to crisp more in the oven.
    2. Bake at 400 for 30 minutes on a large sheet pan, flipping halfway through.
    3. If serving with mozzarella add shredded or whole mozzarella to eggplant slices directly after coming out of the oven to allow melting
    4. Serve with marinara and fresh basil!

    How do you store eggplant parmesan?

    Store in a the refrigerator without added marinara or mozzarella cheese.

    To serve, either broil the eggplant in the oven or air fry for another 2-3 minutes at 375 to keep the crispy factor. Then add warm marinara and mozzarella cheese.

    Unfortunately, these do not freeze.

    If you are a fan of this recipe you should try my:
    Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms
    Air Fryer Artichokes
    Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

    I hope you are Over the Spoon for this recipe!
    It is my goal to inspire you to create healthy and easy meals.
    It would mean the world if you could leave a review or a star rating below!

    Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

    Marissa
    A healthy, crispy, air fryer eggplant recipe ready in under 30 minutes.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4
    Calories 158 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 large eggplant
    • ½ tbsp kosher salt
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 tbsp water
    • ½ cup gluten-free bread crumbs
    • ½ cup grated parmesan
    • 2 tsp italian seasoning
    • 1 ½ cups marinara sauce

    Optional

    • ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley
    • ½ cup fresh mozzarella

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Cut eggplant into about ½ inch slices and add a pinch of salt to the center of slices to absorb excess moisture, set aside for about 5 minutes.
    • In a shallow bowl, whisk 2 eggs with 1 tbsp water.
    • In a separate shallow bowl, combine ½ cup bread crumbs with ½ cup grated parmesan and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning.
    • Dip eggplant slices in egg mixture, followed by bread crumbs, making sure to fully coat.
    • Air fry for 8 minutes, flipping the eggplant with tongs half way through (it may take a few batches of frying depending on size of air fryer)
    • Serve stacked with warm marinara, fresh basil or parsley and additional parmesan or mozzarella.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 1097mgPotassium: 321mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 178mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Linda says

      August 02, 2021 at 9:47 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I used my home grown eggplant and homemade salsa, topped with melted mozzarella cheese , what a wonderful meal! I have plenty more plants on the vine and will be using this wonderful recipe throughout the summer.

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      • admin says

        August 02, 2021 at 9:51 pm

        Thank you for sharing!! I am so glad to hear that!

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    2. Anonymous says

      May 30, 2021 at 1:18 pm

      5 stars
      Who knew that eggplant could be so yummy and easy! Now this is one of my favorites!

      Reply

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