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Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

A healthy, crispy, air fryer eggplant recipe ready in under 30 minutes.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Air fryer, how to air fry eggplant, Vegetarian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 158kcal
Author Marissa

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.