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Air Fryer Eggplant Parm cutlets on a white plate

Air Fryer Eggplant Parm

Samantha Erb
Air fryer eggplant Parmesan delivers on all the breaded crunch without the deep-frying! Top with marinara and mozzarella for a dish everyone will love.
4.55 from 20 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 173 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant
  • 1 egg whisked
  • 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions
 

  • Cut the eggplant into ¼ inch slices and place in a colander or baking sheet. Sprinkle the eggplant with salt and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees.
  • Place the egg in one bowl and mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and basil in a second bowl.
  • Dip each eggplant slice into the egg then the breadcrumb mixture making sure to fully coat each slice.
  • Place each eggplant breaded slice into the air fryer in one single layer not touching and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, spritzing with oil and flipping over halfway.
  • Put a teaspoon of marinara sauce on top of each eggplant slice and top them with mozzarella cheese.
  • Close the air fryer and cook for 1 minute, turn off the air fryer and let the eggplant to sit one more minute to allow the cheese melt fully.
  • Remove the eggplant parm from the air fryer and enjoy!






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Notes

How to Reheat Eggplant Parm in the Air Fryer:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees.
2. Place the leftover eggplant Parmesan in the air fryer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed thoroughly.

How to Cook Frozen Eggplant Parmesan Cutlets in the Air Fryer:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees.
2. Place the frozen eggplant parm in the air fryer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 9gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7g

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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