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EASY AIR FRYER EGGPLANT PARMESAN

Smita
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Medium Eggplant
  • ½ Cup All Purpose Flour
  • ⅓ Cup Water
  • ⅓ Cup Grated /Shreded vegan Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 Cup Marinara Sauce
  • ½ Tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • ½ Tsp Italian Seasoning (Optional)
  • ½ Tsp Salt (for making the batter)
  • ½ Tsp Pepper(For making the batter)
  • Basil Leaves For garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cut one medium eggplant into ¼ inch thick discs. Sprinkle some salt and leave it in a colander or bowl for 10-15 minutes.
  • Pre-heat the air fryer to 380 F. Mix all-purpose flour, water, pepper, and salt to make a free-flowing batter.
  • Dip the eggplant slices into the flour batter first, and then into the panko bread crumbs mixed with seasoning.
  • Arrange the eggplant slices in the basket.
  • Cook in the air fryer at 380 for 10-12 minutes or till they look really crispy. Turn them around once.
  • Top crispy eggplant slices with one tsp of marinara sauce followed by shredded mozzarella.
  • Air fry them again for 2-3 minutes or till the cheese melts.
  • Arrange them over some marinara sauce and garnish with some fresh basil.
  • Enjoy!!!
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