Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

These air fryer eggplant Parmesan rounds are deliciously crispy and crunchy without all the oil; easy to make for a tasty vegetarian appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 377 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 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
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup flour
• 0.5 cup Italian bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C).

Step 3

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.

Step 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.

Step 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.