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Extra-Crispy Gluten-Free Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

Extra-Crispy Gluten-Free Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

5 from 1 vote
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Make Extra-Crispy Gluten-Free Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan with golden breaded slices, gooey mozzarella, and rich marinara. Easy, healthier comfort food that’s crunchy and cheesy.

Ingredients 

  • 2 medium eggplants, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • 1 ½ cups gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Sat, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Salt the 2 medium eggplants and let sit 30 minutes to draw out moisture. Rinse and pat dry.
  • Bowl 1: beaten 2 large eggs.
  • Bowl 2: 1 ½ cups gluten-free breadcrumbs, ½ cup Parmesan cheese 1 tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp Sat, and 1/2 tsp pepper.
  • Dip each slice in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture. Press coating firmly for extra crisp.
  • Preheat to 375°F (190°C), for 3-5 minutes.
  • Spray basket lightly with cooking spray. Place slices in a single layer. Set cook time for 8–10 min, flip, then 6–8 min more until golden and crispy.
  • Spoon 1 ½ cups marinara sauce over each slice and top with 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Air fry 2–3 min until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
  • Garnish with fresh basil or extra Parmesan. Serve hot.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 470mgPotassium: 445mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 488IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 209mgIron: 1mg