Using the air fryer eliminates the frying requirement of the traditional “Eggplant Parmigiana” recipe and results in a heart-healthier dish. Note: If you find eggplant to be bitter, buy a smaller eggplant as these are sweeter.

Ingredients:
- 2 large eggplant
- 2 egg whites
- 2 cup Italian bread crumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce
- Olive Oil spray
- Fresh Basil sprigs
Instructions:
- Preheat air fryer to 360F.
- Slice the eggplant into 1/8 inch slices.
- Dip the eggplant in the egg whites and then dredge in the bread crumbs so that both sides of the eggplant are evenly coated.
- Lightly spray both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil spray.
- Working in batches, fry the eggplant slices in the air fryer for 8 minutes for each batch. (My air fryer can accommodate 4-5 slices per batch.)
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Working in stacks on a baking sheet or oven-safe dish, layer the eggplant, spaghetti sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan.
- Heat in the oven until the cheese is melted (approximately 5-8 minutes).
- Garnish with fresh Basil sprigs and serve.
Makes 4 Servings
Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants
- 2 egg whites
- 2 cups Italian bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup spaghetti sauce, meatless
- Olive Oil Cooking Spray
- Fresh Basil Sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 360F.
- Slice the eggplant into 1/8 inch slices.
- Dip the eggplant in the egg whites and then dredge in the bread crumbs so that both sides of the eggplant are evenly coated.
- Lightly spray both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil spray.
- Working in batches, fry the eggplant slices in the air fryer for 8 minutes for each batch. (My air fryer can accommodate 4-5 slices per batch.)
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Working in stacks on a baking sheet or oven-safe dish, layer the eggplant, spaghetti sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan.
- Heat in the oven until the cheese is melted (approximately 5-8 minutes).
- Garnish with fresh Basil sprigs and serve.
Nutrition
Sodium: 1122mgCalcium: 417mgVitamin C: 9mgVitamin A: 605IUSugar: 15gFiber: 10gPotassium: 890mgCholesterol: 31mgCalories: 426kcalSaturated Fat: 6gFat: 13gProtein: 23gCarbohydrates: 57gIron: 4mg
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