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Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan Bites

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
35 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner Italian
Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan Bites
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 cup marinara sauce, or more to taste
  • 8 slices mozzarella cheese, or as needed
Instructions
1
Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Prepare a separate shallow bowl with flour and another shallow bowl containing beaten eggs.
2
Dip sliced eggplant slices first in the flour mixture, then in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the bread crumb mixture. Place the coated eggplant slices on a tray and allow them to settle for 5 minutes.
3
Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C).
4
Place the breaded eggplant slices in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overlapping; work with batches if necessary. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, flip each slice, and cook until the desired crispiness is achieved, adding an additional 4 to 6 minutes.
5
Top each eggplant slice with marinara sauce and a single slice of mozzarella cheese. Return the basket to the air fryer and cook until the cheese has started to melt, 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining eggplant slices if necessary.
6
Serve hot and indulge in your delicious creation!