Description
This easy air fryer eggplant Parmesan uses breadcrumbs for a crispy and golden brown crusting that’s savory and flavorful!
Calories 173kcal
Equipment
- My favorite air fryer
Ingredients
1eggplant
1eggwhisked
1/4cupItalian breadcrumbs
1/4cupgrated Parmesan cheese
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoondried basil
1/2cupmarinara sauce
1/2cupshredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cut the eggplant into ¼ inch slices and place in a colander or baking sheet. Sprinkle the eggplant with salt and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F.
- Place the egg in a shallow bowl and mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and basil in a second shallow bowl.
- Dip each slice into the egg, then the breadcrumb mixture, making sure to fully coat each slice.
- Place the eggplant in the air fryer in one single layer, not touching, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, spritzing with oil and flipping over halfway.
Put a teaspoon of marinara sauce on top of each slice and top them with mozzarella cheese.
- Close the air fryer and cook for 1 minute, turn off the air fryer and let the eggplant to sit one more minute to allow the cheese melt fully.
