# Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

This Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan is crispy, comforting, and completely dairy-free! Flattened roasted eggplants are coated in a seasoned batter, air-fried to golden perfection, and served over a creamy roasted tomato-basil sauce made with vegan cream cheese.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- cherry tomatoes
- 1 garlic head
- oil
- salt
- pepper
- 2 eggplants
- vegan cream cheese
- fresh basil
- batter
- bread crumbs
- Parmesan cheese

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- air fryer
- bowl
- fork
- knife
- plate
- cutting board

## Tips

- No frying
- Garlic-roasted tomato sauce
- Fresh basil flavor
- Vegan & indulgent

## Source

- Original video: https://youtube.com/shorts/z_efnzd2dOU?si=yR4kgnhYKxAtLWhv
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/91fb26a7-f953-44cc-b7bd-65d9c6fe01b8
- Extracted: 2025-08-28

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