Air fryer eggplant parmesan is a delicious dish you can enjoy any weeknight dinner. It is light and tasty.
This air fryer recipe will be one of your favorite ways to eat eggplant. In this air fryer eggplant parmesan recipe, there is no breading but just seasoned eggplant, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese, and of course, parmesan cheese.
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What is eggplant parmesan?
The traditional eggplant parmesan is a fried breaded eggplant top with tomato sauce and cheese, then baked. But with this low carb air fryer version, the eggplants are air fried with little oil and without eggs and breadcrumbs.
Is eggplant parmesan healthy
Usually, eggplant parmesan is not really healthy because it contains 47% fat per serving because of the breadcrumbs and the fried method used to make them. But with this low carb air fryer version, the eggplants are air fry with little oil and without using eggs and breadcrumbs.
But Eggplant is pretty healthy full of nutrition. It is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, improves bone health, improves digestion, prevents diseases like cancer, and is perfect for heart health.
Ingredients to make healthy air fryer eggplant parm
How to pick the right eggplant
Pick an eggplant that is dark purple, and the skin is shiny, and it’s heavy, which means it is super ripe.
Store the eggplant in a cool, dry place for 1 to 2 days if you’re not planning to make the recipe right away.
Do you peel eggplant for eggplant parm in air fryer
You don’t need to remove the skin from the eggplant to make this air fryer eggplant parmesan because the eggplant skin is edible and high in antioxidants.
How to make eggplant parmesan in the air fryer
- Preheat air fryer to 360º F for 5 minutes
- Cut off and discard both ends of the eggplant and slice the eggplant in rounds.
- Combine the oil and seasoning in a large bowl until well combined, and toss the eggplant slices until well coated.
- Place the eggplant slices in the air fryer basket and air fry to 360º F for 8-10 minutes or until the eggplant is soft and golden brown.
- Top the slices with 1 tablespoon marinara sauce and 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese and sprinkle them with parmesan cheese. Bake for another 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Tips:
- Use a good parmesan cheese or Reggiano cheese fresh shredded.
- You don’t need to remove the skin from the eggplant to make this air fryer eggplant parmesan because the eggplant skin is edible and high in antioxidants.
- This recipe is gluten-free, but if you want to use breadcrumbs, use a gluten-free brand.
- Try to keep all of the eggplant slices the same thickness to fry evenly.
Can you freeze eggplant parmesan
Yes, you can freeze eggplant parmesan. If you make them in the air fryer, you can store the air fried eggplant wrapped in foil or plastic wrap label with date and content, freeze for up to 3 months.
When ready to serve, place them in the air fryer basket to unfroze; once they are reheated, add the marinara sauce and cheese following the recipe instructions.
CAN YOU REHEAT COOKED EGGPLANT?
Yes, you can reheat leftovers in the air fryer, set the temperature to 360º F, and cook until hot, or you can use the microwave as well.
How to make vegan eggplant parmesan
To make this eggplant parmesan in an air fryer vegan, use vegan mozzarella cheese and vegan parmesan cheese.
How to make this recipe in the oven
- To make this clean eating, low-carb eggplant parmesan in the oven, preheat the oven to 400º F, spray a baking sheet with oil spray, and set it aside.
- Cut off and discard both ends of the eggplant and slice the eggplant in rounds.
- Combine the oil and seasoning in a large bowl until well combined, and toss the eggplant until well coated. (You can use a brush to brush the mixture if you want)
- Arrange the eggplant slices in the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until the eggplant is soft and golden brown.
- Top the slices with 1 tablespoon marinara sauce and 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese and sprinkle them with parmesan cheese. Bake for another 3-5 minutes to melt the cheese.
What to serve with eggplant parmesan
This eggplant recipe is excellent as a meal all on its own, but here are some healthy side recipes you can serve with this air fried eggplant parmesan.
Tools used to make this recipe.
Air fryer.Perfect for making fried food with little to no oil and also give you the convenience of a small convection oven.This is the exact brand I use in this recipe.
Mixing bowls.This set has a cover, which makes it double function as a mixing bowl and storage container.
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Healthy Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan Recipe (No Breading)
Yield: 3-4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Air fryer eggplant parmesan is a delicious dish you can enjoy any weeknight dinner because it is light and tasty.
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 / 4 cup marinara sauce
- ¾ shredded cup mozzarella cheese
- ¼ grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 360º F for 5 minutes
- Cut off and discard both ends of the eggplant and slice the eggplant in rounds.
- Combine the oil and seasoning in a large bowl until well combined, and toss the eggplant until well coated.
- Place the eggplant slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry to 360º F for 8-10 minutes or until the eggplant is soft and golden brown.
- Top the slices with 1 tablespoon marinara sauce and 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese and sprinkle them with parmesan cheese. Cook for another 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted
Notes
- Use a good parmesan cheese or Reggiano cheese fresh shredded.
- You don’t need to remove the skin from the eggplant to make this air fryer eggplant parmesan because the eggplant skin is edible and high in antioxidants.
- This recipe is gluten-free, but if you want to use breadcrumbs, use a gluten-free brand.
- Try to keep all of the eggplant slices the same thickness to fry evenly.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 3Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 192Total Fat: 8 gSaturated Fat: 4.5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 470mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 6.5gSugar: 9gProtein: 13g
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on products used. When the recipe list salt to taste the amount of salt is not calculated, only the sodium in the other ingredients is calculated.
