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Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

Making Eggplant Parmesan has never been easier than with the Air Fryer! Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, even the biggest meat eater will love this meatless meal!

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword air fryer eggplant parmesan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 4 servings (3-4 slices each serving
Calories 273 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant
  • salt

Egg Mixture:

  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg white
  • 4 TBS water
  • 3 TBS flour

Breadcrumb Mixture

  • 1 cup italian breadcrumbs
  • 2 TBS parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Toppings:

  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced thinly (about 12 slices) OR ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¾ cup marinara sauce
  • fresh basil, optional

Instructions

Prep Eggplant:

  1. Taking the large eggplant, slice it into thin even slices, about ¼ inch thick. Spread the eggplant slices out over paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Sprinkle salt over the top of the slices, and gently rub the salt into the eggplant. Let this sit for at least 15 minutes.

To coat eggplant:

  1. Add the egg, egg white, water, and flour to a shallow bowl and whisk until combined; set aside. In a separate bowl/dish add breadcrumbs, seasonings, and parmesan cheese and stir to combine. 

  2. Dip the eggplant slices one by one into the egg mixture and coat completely. Then toss into the breadcrumb mixture and press into the crumbs. Flip and coat the other side until it is completely coated. Repeat for all the eggplant slices.

To cook:

  1. Place the eggplant slices into the air fryer (do not overfill, you will have to cook in batches) and lightly spray the top with oil spray. Set the air fryer to 370 degrees and 8 minutes. Remove the tray after 8 minutes, then flip the eggplant over. Close and set for 3 minutes at 370 degrees. After 3 minutes, add about a 1 TBS of marinara sauce on the top of each slice and spread. Then add mozzarella cheese to the top of the slices. Close and set at 370 degrees and cook for 2 more minutes.

  2. Remove the air fryer eggplant parmesan from the air fryer and sprinkle with fresh basil if desired. Repeat cooking steps for all eggplant slices. Serve!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

How to reheat Eggplant Parmesan:

  • Add slices of eggplant parmesan back to the air fryer. Set to 400 degrees and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted.

How to freeze Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

  • Place slices in freezer bag and then squeeze out all of the air. Place into the freezer. Freeze for up to 6 months.
  • To reheat from frozen, place in the air fryer while frozen, then set at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. Check if heated through, if not, cook in additional 1 minute increments until heated through and crispy.