Description
A healthier twist on the classic eggplant parmesan, cooked in an air fryer for a crispy, cheesy delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Eggplant, halved lengthwise
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (for drying eggplant)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt & 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Chopped Basil
Instructions
- Prep the eggplant by washing and slicing in half lengthwise.
- Score the flesh of each half with a knife.
- Sprinkle salt over the scored flesh and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush each eggplant half with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the eggplant halves cut side up in the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Spread marinara sauce and sprinkle Italian seasoning over the eggplant.
- Add shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.
- Return the basket to the air fryer and cook for an additional 7 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with chopped basil and serve warm.
Notes
Use a high-quality olive oil for better flavor and ensure to remove moisture from the eggplant for a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg