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Golden brown breaded eggplant slices topped with melted mozzarella and red sauce in an air fryer basket.
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Healthy Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 295kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant (approximately 1 lb) , sliced into 0.5-inch rounds
  • 2 large egg whites, lightly whisked
  • 1 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mediterranean oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1.5 cups low -sodium marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  • Prepare a breading station: place whisked egg whites in one shallow bowl and combine panko, Parmesan, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper in a second bowl.
  • Dredge each eggplant slice in the egg whites, allowing excess to drip off, then press firmly into the seasoned breadcrumb mixture to ensure total surface coverage.
  • Arrange the breaded eggplant in a single layer within the air fryer basket, ensuring no overlap to maintain optimal airflow.
  • Cook for 10 minutes, utilizing tongs to flip the slices at the 5-minute mark for even dehydration and browning.
  • Apply approximately 1.5 tablespoons of marinara sauce to the top of each slice and distribute the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
  • Execute a final cook cycle for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese reaches a molten state and shows slight browning.
  • Remove from the air fryer and allow to rest for 2 minutes to stabilize the structure before serving.