Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan
Description
These air fryer eggplant Parmesan rounds are deliciously crispy and crunchy without all the oil; easy to make for a tasty vegetarian appetizer.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
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1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 cup flour
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
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1 cup marinara sauce, or more to taste
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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.
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.
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Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C).
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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.
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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.
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Serve hot and enjoy!