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August 24, 2021

Eggplant Parmesan

This Eggplant Parmesan has got to be my new favorite! It was super easy and filling! Not only is this packed full of delicious ingredients, it was done in less than an hour and you can serve this as is or over a bowl of pasta or with a side salad.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Course: Dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: air fryer, air fryer recipes, dinner, easy dinner, easy recipe, eggplant, eggplant parmesan, healthy dinner, healthy lunch, healthy recipe, itrackbites, meal prep, roasted veggies, weightwatchers, ww

Servings:

Author: Chef Allie's Kitchen

Equipment

Casserole dish
Air fryer
Bowls

Ingredients

1 Large Eggplant or two small
2 Packets Shake n Bake I used Aldi brand
1 TBSP Italian seasoning
1 TBSP Dried basil
1 TBSP Oregano
1/2 tsp Dak's Italian Blast discount code:chefallie10
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1/2 - 3/4 Cup Egg Substitute seasoned with a little more Italian seasoning
Marinara I used my Sunday sauce, recipe on my blog
1 Cup Fat free mozzarella Kraft brand
4 oz. Part skim mozzarella I used Aldi brand
Fresh basil to garnish
Grated parmesan to garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350
Preheat air fryer to 380
Slice your eggplant into 1/2 inch slices
Place slices of eggplant on pieces of paper towel and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for about 5 minutes then dab moisture out
Season the breadcrumbs with the Italian seasoning, dried basil, oregano , Dak's Italian Blast, salt and pepper. Mix up
Season egg substitute with a little more Italian seasoning
Take each slice of eggplant and dip into the egg mixture then into the breadcrumbs.
Once all done, spray the air fryer basked or tray with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Air fry at 380 for about 10 minutes
Once all are air fried, coat the bottom of the casserole dish with sauce
Time to layer up. Place eggplant down, then more sauce, Cheese, more eggplant then more sauce. Once all done sprinkle all the cheese over the top
Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes or until cheese is nice and melted. If you desire turn broil on until nice and golden
Garnish with fresh basil and some grated parmesan
Serve as is and enjoy!