Name: Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 11 min
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant (cut into half-inch thick slices); 1 egg (beaten); ½ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs); 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese; ⅔ cup marinara sauce; ⅔ cup grated mozzarella cheese

air fryer eggplant parmesan served with a green salad

My family loooooves when I make deliciously crispy eggplant parmesan in the air fryer. It is one of their faves and they ask for it lots. The kiddoes love it atop some pasta for a totally filling and super satisfying meal.

Peeps, I am super excited that I can share this air fryer eggplant recipe with you today. Eggplant isn’t used nearly as often as it should be (IMHO). Which is a shame, as it is suuuuuch a delicious ingredient. This eggplant in air fryer recipe is really easy and truly anyone can make it. All it takes is just 9-11 mins, which includes the time needed to melt the cheese. #thenewfastfood

And cooking eggplant parm in the air fryer is healthy too. Which is doubly awesome if you are following a healthy eating plan, as it not only tastes amazing, it is also suitable for gluten free diets and contains just 4 WW SmartPoints. Yeap. Quick to make, affordable and super tasty, Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan is a dish you’ll want to serve again and again. And again.

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Folks, are you ready to learn how easy it is to make this tasty air fried eggplant parmesan? Then gather up your ingredients and I will show you how!

What Do I Need To Make Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan?

You only need a handful of ingredients making this dish soooooo quick and easy to make. All you need is:

Air Fryer Eggplant Ingredients:

Eggplant
Salt
Egg
Gluten-Free breadcrumbs
Grated parmesan cheese
Marinara sauce
Grated mozzarella cheese

How To Make Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

Air Fryer Eggplant Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 250 F/180 C.
Sprinkle salt onto the eggplant slices and leave to stand for 20 mins and then pat dry.
In a shallow bowl or plate, combine the breadcrumbs with the parmesan.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg.
Next dip each eggplant slices in egg until they are coated and let excess egg drip.
Then dredge the eggplant slices in the breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides. Then set aside.
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or oil, then add the breaded eggplant slices.
Cook for 7-9 mins, until soft.
Open the air fryer and then top the eggplant with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Cook for an additional 2 mins, till the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Remove your eggplant parmesan and serve.

Air Fryer Eggplant Parm Tips

You can use regular breadcrumbs or even crushed cornflakes rather than gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Season the egg or the breadcrumbs (or both!) for extra flavour.
Serve with a lovely green salad or a dish of pasta to make it a more substantial meal.
Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model. I recommend starting with less cooking time, checking food for doneness, and then adding more time as needed.

What Is Eggplant?

Eggplant is a purple egg-shaped fruit which is eaten as a vegetable. It is the large plant of the nightshade family. It is an inexpensive and readily available fruit. Known as aubergine in the UK and also by the name brinjal, it is a berry by botanical definition.

Eggplant Parmesan Air Fryer Cooking Time

Cook the eggplant in the air fryer for 7-9 mins before adding the marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese and cooking for a further 2 mins.

Air Fryer Eggplant Parm Serving Suggestions

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Crunchy Veggie Rainbow Salad

Air Fryer Eggplant Weight Watchers Points

There are 4 Freestyle SmartPoints in a serving of air fryer eggplant parmesan.

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