HEALTHY AIR FRYER EGGPLANT PARMESAN
No need to bread and fry the eggplant, because when smothered in sauce and melted cheese, there's no reason for the extra step-or the extra fat and calories. This dish combines excellent nutrition and cheesy goodness with a sneaky omega-3 crunch from walnuts.
Provided by Fancy Pants
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Liberally coat basket with cooking spray.
- Combine crushed walnuts, bread crumbs, and basil in a bowl. Set aside.
- Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer in the prepared air fryer basket (slight overlapping is okay). Mist the tops of the eggplant slices liberally with cooking spray and lightly sprinkle with garlic powder, black pepper, and sea salt. Top with walnut bread crumb mixture.
- Air-fry the rounds until eggplant is soft and golden brown. 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from the air fryer and top each slice with about 1 tablespoon marinara sauce and 1 heaping tablespoon mozzarella cheese. Then, sprinkle the slices with Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Air-fry until the cheese is hot and bubbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 845.5 calories, Carbohydrate 54.8 g, Cholesterol 70.7 mg, Fat 52.3 g, Fiber 18.6 g, Protein 50.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 1445 mg, Sugar 18.6 g
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Mohammad Mohsin
[email protected]The eggplant parmesan was good, but I found it to be a bit too cheesy. I think I would use less cheese next time.
Adaeze Jennifer
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the eggplant parmesan turned out delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
Sukh Pakhi
[email protected]I loved the eggplant parmesan! It was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
md rajib sorkar
[email protected]The eggplant parmesan was good, but I think I would have liked it better if the eggplant was sliced thinner.
B34N_Matthew4r
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I would try a simpler recipe next time.
Brendon Sigauke
[email protected]The eggplant parmesan was delicious! I loved the crispy eggplant and the melted cheese. I would definitely make this again.
Alx Hamal
[email protected]I thought the eggplant parmesan was a bit too oily. I think I would use less olive oil next time.
Frederick Mthembi
[email protected]The eggplant parmesan was good, but I found it to be a bit bland. I think I would add more spices next time.
claude cash
[email protected]This was my first time making eggplant parmesan and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Alan Gonzalez
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's a healthier version of traditional eggplant parmesan. The air fryer really makes the eggplant crispy and flavorful.
Lucy Arauz
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the eggplant parmesan turned out delicious! I would recommend using fresh eggplant if you can find it. It makes a big difference in the flavor.
Sk Julhas
[email protected]I made this last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The eggplant was crispy and flavorful, and the cheese was gooey and melted. I will definitely be making this again.