Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan
These air fryer eggplant Parmesan rounds are deliciously crispy and crunchy without all the oil; easy to make for a tasty vegetarian appetizer.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': '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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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': '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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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Serve hot and enjoy!'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (4 servings total)