Healthy Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

Healthy Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

This healthy air fryer eggplant Parmesan gives the classic dish a delicious makeover, thanks to an easy walnut bread crumb topping.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
846 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Combine crushed walnuts, bread crumbs, and basil in a bowl. Set aside.
Step 2
Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer in the prepared air fryer basket (slight overlapping is okay). Mist the tops of the eggplant slices liberally with cooking spray and lightly sprinkle with garlic powder, black pepper, and sea salt. Top with walnut bread crumb mixture.
Step 3
Air-fry the rounds until eggplant is soft and golden brown. 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 4
Remove from the air fryer and top each slice with about 1 tablespoon marinara sauce and 1 heaping tablespoon mozzarella cheese. Then, sprinkle the slices with Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes.
Step 5
Air-fry until the cheese is hot and bubbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 6
Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Liberally coat basket with cooking spray.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • sea salt to taste
  • 1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 large eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 8 ounces shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 0.75 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.75 cup marinara sauce
  • 0.75 cup walnuts, crushed

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