Crispy/Air Fryer Eggplant Parm Stacks
Description
Eggplant Parmesan has long been a comfort food staple and loved for its crispy, cheesy layers drenched in marinara sauce. However, the traditional method of frying eggplant can be heavy on the oil and calories. Here is where the air fryer comes to the rescue, providing the perfect solution for a lighter, healthier version of this iconic dish without compromising on flavor or texture. For those watching their caloric intake and waistline, this method of cooking eggplant is ideal.
In this recipe, the eggplant slices are covered with seasoned panko breadcrumbs, then air-fried to a crisp golden perfection and then combined with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese. This dish retains all the essence of a classic Eggplant Parmesan but with a healthyish twist.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Prep the Eggplant! Begin by salting the eggplant slices to draw out moisture and reduce any bitterness. Lay the slices on a paper towel, sprinkle salt over both sides, and let them sit for about 30 minutes. Pat them dry with a clean towel after.
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Next, scramble the eggs in a bowl. Dip each eggplant slice iinto the eggs, then coat them in the breadcrumb mixture, until eggplant is completely covered. Lightly brush both sides of each breaded eggplant slice with olive oil.
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Arrange the eggplant in a single layer in the air fryer basket (you may need to do this in batches or on a sheet pan and place in the oven on air fryer setting.) Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
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Once the eggplant slices are crisped, layer the eggplant slices with fresh mozzarella cheese slices to form mini stacks (2-3 slices per stack) or arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
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Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until the cheese melts and is bubbly in the air fryer or in the baking dish. Garnish & Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 9
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 386kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9.34g15%
- Saturated Fat 1.89g10%
- Trans Fat 0.01g
- Cholesterol 77mg26%
- Sodium 2054mg86%
- Potassium 693mg20%
- Total Carbohydrate 55.03g19%
- Dietary Fiber 10.3g42%
- Sugars 14.39g
- Protein 19.64g40%
- Vitamin A 622 IU
- Vitamin C 11.8 mg
- Calcium 365 mg
- Iron 3.55 mg
- Vitamin D 16 IU
- Vitamin E 3.58 IU
- Vitamin K 14.4 mcg
- Thiamin 0.58 mg
- Riboflavin 0.45 mg
- Niacin 5.07 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.32 mg
- Folate 101 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.57 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.99 mg
- Phosphorus 347 mg
- Magnesium 59 mg
- Zinc 2.26 mg
- Selenium 23.9 mcg
- Copper 0.34 mg
- Manganese 0.8 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Hi! I'm Chelsea,
I'm a food lover, health enthusiast, author, Pilates teacher and studio owner. I love to teach and manifest a deep love for Pilates and health and enjoy nothing more than helping others make their bodies become healthy and strong. My goal is to create simple, nutritious recipes that are easy to throw together using all the good stuff, but without sacrificing taste or the pleasure of eating, because life is all about finding balance, and nothing beats the satisfaction of eating something that tastes good which just also happens to be good for you!
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