Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Add cherry tomatoes and a head of garlic to a glass bowl.
- 2Spray with oil, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
- 3Place the eggplants on top of a rack in the same bowl.
- 4Close the air fryer and cook until roasted.
- 5Remove the roasted tomatoes and garlic from the air fryer and transfer to a serving plate.
- 6Add vegan cream cheese and fresh basil to the roasted tomatoes and garlic.
- 7Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves to release their pulp into the mixture.
- 8Mix everything until well combined and creamy.
- 9Spread the tomato mixture evenly on a plate.
- 10Peel the skin off the roasted eggplant.
- 11Flatten the eggplant using a fork.
- 12Dip the flattened eggplant into the batter.
- 13Coat the eggplant thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
- 14Place the breaded eggplant in the air fryer basket.
- 15Spray with oil and air fry until golden and crispy.
- 16Remove the crispy eggplant from the air fryer.
- 17Slice the crispy eggplant into strips.
- 18Arrange the eggplant slices over the tomato sauce on the plate.
- 19Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.
- 20Add fresh basil leaves for extra flavor.
- 21Serve and enjoy your crispy air fryer eggplant parmesan!
Ingredients
- cherry tomatoes
- 1 garlic head
- oil
- salt
- pepper
- 2 eggplants
- vegan cream cheese
- fresh basil
- batter
- bread crumbs
- Parmesan cheese
Equipment
air fryerbowlforkknifeplatecutting board
Tips
- No frying
- Garlic-roasted tomato sauce
- Fresh basil flavor
- Vegan & indulgent
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