Description
A delightful twist on the classic Italian dish, featuring crispy eggplant, marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella, all made easy in the air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large eggplant, sliced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil spray
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Slice the eggplant into even pieces.
- In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip eggplant slices into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring even coating. Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil and arrange slices in a single layer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- In a baking dish, layer fried eggplant with marinara sauce and mozzarella. Repeat until ingredients are used, finishing with mozzarella. Air fry for another 5-7 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs. To reduce bitterness, sprinkle eggplant with salt and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg