🍆 Air Fryer Eggplant with Parmesan

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Crispy eggplant slices breaded in Parmesan and panko. A lighter alternative to frying.

⏱️ 20 min🍽️ 4 servings👩‍🍳 Easy🔥 374 calories per serving💪 17 g protein per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplants eggplant
  • to taste salt
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs eggs
  • 1 cup (100 g) breadcrumbs
  • 2 oz (60 g), about 2/3 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 1/2 tbsp (22 ml) olive oil
  • 5 oz (150 g), about 2/3 cup tomato sauce
  • 3.5 oz (100 g), about 1/3 cup plain yogurt

How to make it, step by step

  1. Cut the eggplants into 1/2-inch (1 cm) slices, salt them and let them sweat for 10 minutes. Pat dry well.
  2. Dredge in flour, beaten egg and the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  4. Place in the basket without overlapping and spray or brush with oil.
  5. Cook for 8-10 minutes until golden.
  6. Serve with the tomato sauce or with the yogurt as a dip.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

374
calories
17 g
protein
34 g
carbs
19 g
fat

Values are approximate.

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