Name: Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Italian bread crumbs - ½ cup; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese - ¼ cup; Italian seasoning - 1 teaspoon; Salt - 1 teaspoon; Dried basil - ½ teaspoon; Garlic powder - ½ teaspoon; Onion Powder - ½ teaspoon; Freshly ground black pepper - ½ teaspoon; Flour - ¼ cup; Eggs, beaten - 2 large; Eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds - 1 medium; Marinara sauce, or more to taste - 1 cup; Mozzarella cheese, or as needed - 8 slices

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Ingredients for - Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

1. Italian bread crumbs - ½ cup

2. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese - ¼ cup

3. Italian seasoning - 1 teaspoon

4. Salt - 1 teaspoon

5. Dried basil - ½ teaspoon

6. Garlic powder - ½ teaspoon

7. Onion Powder - ½ teaspoon

8. Freshly ground black pepper - ½ teaspoon

9. Flour - ¼ cup

10. Eggs, beaten - 2 large

11. Eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds - 1 medium

12. Marinara sauce, or more to taste - 1 cup

13. Mozzarella cheese, or as needed - 8 slices

How to cook deliciously - Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

1. Stage

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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2. Stage

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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3. Stage

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

4. Stage

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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5. Stage

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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6. Stage

Serve hot and enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS