Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add cherry tomatoes and a head of garlic to a glass bowl.
  2. 2Spray with oil, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
  3. 3Place the eggplants on top of a rack in the same bowl.
  4. 4Close the air fryer and cook until roasted.
  5. 5Remove the roasted tomatoes and garlic from the air fryer and transfer to a serving plate.
  6. 6Add vegan cream cheese and fresh basil to the roasted tomatoes and garlic.
  7. 7Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves to release their pulp into the mixture.
  8. 8Mix everything until well combined and creamy.
  9. 9Spread the tomato mixture evenly on a plate.
  10. 10Peel the skin off the roasted eggplant.
  11. 11Flatten the eggplant using a fork.
  12. 12Dip the flattened eggplant into the batter.
  13. 13Coat the eggplant thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
  14. 14Place the breaded eggplant in the air fryer basket.
  15. 15Spray with oil and air fry until golden and crispy.
  16. 16Remove the crispy eggplant from the air fryer.
  17. 17Slice the crispy eggplant into strips.
  18. 18Arrange the eggplant slices over the tomato sauce on the plate.
  19. 19Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.
  20. 20Add fresh basil leaves for extra flavor.
  21. 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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