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Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

Crispy layers of breaded eggplant, marinara, and melted mozzarella made lighter in the air fryer.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium eggplants sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Olive oil spray

Method
 

  1. Salt eggplant slices, let rest 20–30 minutes, then pat dry.
    Sliced eggplant rounds sprinkled with salt on cutting board for air fryer eggplant parmesan
  2. Set up breading station with flour, eggs, and breadcrumb-Parmesan mix.
    Flour, egg, and breadcrumb bowls prepared for eggplant breading
  3. Dip slices in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs. Spray lightly with olive oil.
    Breaded eggplant slice coated with crispy panko for parmesan recipe
  4. Air fry at 380°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
    Breaded eggplant slices cooking in air fryer basket until crispy
  5. Layer eggplant with marinara and mozzarella. Repeat layers.
    Eggplant layered with marinara and mozzarella for parmesan stack
  6. Air fry another 3–4 minutes until cheese melts. Garnish with basil.
    Stacked air fryer eggplant parmesan topped with basil and marinara sauce

Notes

Salt step is key to prevent soggy eggplant.
Use shredded mozzarella if fresh isn’t available.