Eggplant Parmesan, a dish that in my opinion needs no introduction. It is a typical Neapolitan dish famous worldwide for its fantastic mix of flavors and colors. Like all recipes, everyone has their own variations. I made the classic version with fried eggplant but cooked it in an air fryer so I can enjoy this wonderful dish even when it’s very hot. If you haven’t tried it yet, do it because it’s amazing. Let’s see what we need to make eggplant parmesan cooked in an air fryer.
TRY ALSO THESE DELICIOUS RECIPES COOKED IN AN AIR FRYER
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 40 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
EGGPLANT PARMESAN COOKED IN AIR FRYER, A SIMPLE AND TASTY TYPICAL ITALIAN RECIPE
- 2 eggplants
- 2.2 lbs canned tomatoes
- 2 eggs
- sunflower oil (for frying)
- 10.5 oz mozzarella
- salt
- flour
- basil
- Half onion
- extra virgin olive oil
Steps
LET’S PREPARE EGGPLANT PARMESAN TOGETHER
To make eggplant parmesan, first wash the eggplants, remove the stem, and slice them not too thin. Prepare a bowl with flour.
Dip the eggplant slices in the egg and then flour them on both sides. Pour oil into a pan, and when it is very hot, start frying the eggplants a few at a time
When they are golden and soft, drain them on absorbent paper. Meanwhile, put the onion with some oil in a pot, let it fry, then pour the tomatoes into the pot, add the basil leaves, and stir. Add some salt and let it all simmer for about 15/20 minutes. Meanwhile, start slicing the mozzarella
When the sauce is ready, take a baking dish and start assembling the parmesan. Cover the bottom of the dish with some sauce, cover it with a layer of eggplant, cover the eggplant with sauce. Add the mozzarella and then sprinkle with parmesan. Continue layering until the eggplants are finished. Usually, three layers are made. Bake at 356°F for about 35/40 minutes or cook in an air fryer at 392°F for 30 minutes.
