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Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

Airfryer eggplant parmesan is a classic vegetarian Italian dinner that you can make with less oil and less mess by using your air fryer. Crispy on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside, you’ll love this recipe. 
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
4 people

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Spaghetti Can use gluten free if needed
  • 1 Eggplant medium
  • 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 to 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.

Notes

  • Dairy-free options are to omit the parmesan or you can use vegan parmesan. For a vegan option, you can use maple syrup instead of eggs!
  • Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to prepare this recipe in batches.
  • If your eggplant pieces are not becoming golden brown, you can spritz them with spray oil to help them crisp.
  • When it comes to gluten-free pasta, I like Jovial gluten free pastas.
  • When it comes to gluten-free panko, I like Ian’s brand.

Nutrition Information

Calories 529kcal | Carbohydrates 84g | Protein 24g | Fat 11g | Saturated Fat 5g | Cholesterol 104mg | Sodium 1020mg | Potassium 937mg | Fiber 9g | Sugar 13g | Vitamin A 886IU | Vitamin C 11mg | Calcium 256mg | Iron 4mg
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