Werner's Cab Café Cookbook
Main Dishes
Spicy Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan
Crispy eggplant, melty cheese, marinara and jalapeño bring bold heat to this speedy air fryer favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant
- 1/3 cup of flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 2/3 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/2-1 jalapeño (diced)
- 2/3 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- Red pepper flakes
Directions
- Peel and slice the eggplant into 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces and dip both sides of each slice into a bowl of the flour.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and the cold water.
- Dip the eggplant into the egg wash and then into Panko bread crumbs.
- Place in the air fryer and set cook time for 8 minutes at 400 degrees F. Flip halfway through.
- Once the eggplant is crispy and cooked, rearrange the slices into a row and top with diced jalapeño, marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the air fryer and cook for another 5-6 minutes at 400 degrees F until the cheese is melted and baked to your liking.
- Top with red pepper flakes and enjoy.
Recipe adapted from stefseatsandsweets.com.