Spicy Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan
This spicy eggplant parmesan cooks to perfection quickly in the Air Fryer.
Equipment
- Air Fryer or Oven
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant or 1/2 of a large (i cut off some sketchy parts)
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2-1 jalapeno diced
- 2/3 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (or to your liking)
- Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Peel and slice the eggplant into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces.
- Then dip each slice into the flour.
- In a separate bowl whisk together the egg and cold water.
- Then dip the eggplant into the egg wash and then into panko bread crumbs.
- Place in Air Fryer and set cook time for 8 minutes at 400 degrees. Flip half way.
- Once crispy and cooked rearrange the eggplant into a row and top with diced jalapenos.
- Then add marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Return to Air Fryer and cook for another 5-6 minutes at 400 degrees until cheese is melted and baked to your liking.
- Sprinkle with some red pepper flakes and enjoy!