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
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.