Tender slices of fresh eggplant are crumbly and fried with marinade sauce and plenty of melted cheese!
- smell: Sweet eggplant, crispy, salty bread crumbs and plenty of melted cheese make for classic three flavors!
- Skill Level: This easy recipe is beginner friendly. Just bread, fried and layered.
- Recommended tools: Fry the pot Make wholesome, delicious foods not fussy.
- Serve: Serve with spaghetti or Caesar salad!
Easy Eggplant Parmesan Ingredients
- eggplant: Eggplant is very easy to prepare. No need to peel! Simply rinse, pat dry and slice evenly for perfect cooking. Look for medium, sturdy eggplant without bruises for even round shape.
- Breadcrumbs: This simple bread crumb requires only flour, crumbs, seasonings and parmesan cheese. Try using Panko mixture for more texture, garlic or onion powder for more flavor.
- Sauce: Buy your favorite brand or make your own marinade and leave a lot left for other recipes!
- Variations: Make classic chicken parmesan cheese with chicken breast in an air fryer. No frying? Place the eggplant from the breadboard on a baking sheet on a rack and bake in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, or until browned and crispy.
How to make eggplant Parmesan in an air fryer
- bread: Eggplant slices dipped in flour, egg and bread crumb mixture (Recipe below).
- spray: Apply each piece with cooking spray.
- chef: Fry the single layer until golden brown, flip halfway.
- top: Top with tomato sauce, mozzarella and fry until the cheese melts.
Garlic with parsley, basil or balsamic vinegar drizzle and heat.
The remaining love
Fry the remaining air-frying eggplant parmesan cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze soy sauce and cheese servings up to 1 month. Melt overnight in the refrigerator and heat in an air fryer with a spoonful of extra marinara and fresh mozzarella.
Enjoy hiding in pita bread or wrap leftovers for a hearty weekday lunch, or serve on mashed potatoes, homemade egg noodles, or low-carb zucchini noodles.
More ideas for eggplant
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Fried eggplant Parmesan cheese in the air
Make the perfectly crispy golden air-fried eggplant Parmesan cheese to enjoy this classic comfort food in a lighter and easier way!
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Preheat the fryer to 380°F.
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Cut the eggplant into ½” slices and dry with a paper towel.
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Mix bread crumbs, parmesan, Italian seasoning and garlic powder in a medium bowl.
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Place the flour in another bowl and whisk the eggs in another bowl.
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Dip the eggplant slices into the flour and dip the eggs into the crumb mixture.
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Spray each side of the eggplant with cooking spray and place it into a single layer in the air frying basket.
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Cook for 5 minutes, then flip the slices and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
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Place marinara sauce and chopped cheese on top and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
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Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve with other sauces if desired.
- Cook in batches, do not squeeze the air frying basket.
- Store the remaining leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days or in a freezer for one month.
- Reheat in a fryer or broiler until it is heated again and crisp again.
Calories: 281 | carbohydrate: 31g | protein: 16g | Fatty: 11g | Saturated fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated fat: 1g | Monounsaturated fat: 3g | Trans fat: 0.01g | cholesterol: 117mg | sodium: 815mg | Potassium: 568mg | fiber: 6g | sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 685IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | calcium: 242mg | iron: 3mg
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary depending on the cooking method and brand of the ingredients used.
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