Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

These air fryer eggplant Parmesan rounds are oil-free, yet they are crispy and crunchy. All thanks to an air fryer! They are good eaten right out of the air fryer or topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Either

Basic Details:

Prep time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ½ cup Italian bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 cup marinara sauce, or more to taste
  • 8 slices mozzarella cheese, or as needed

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.

    breading station bowls

  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.

    breaded eggplant slices

  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.

    breaded eggplant slices in air fryer

  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.

    eggplant slices with slice cheese in air fryer

  6. Serve hot and enjoy!

    high angle looking at a platter of air fryer eggplant parmesan garnished with sauce and fresh basil, with pasta in a bowl in the background
     

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories

377

Fat

16g

Carbs

36g

Protein

24g