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Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan Mini Pizzas

Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan Mini Pizzas

Cost $15, save $25

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 40 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetable

    • 🍆 1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
    • 🧂 Salt to taste

  • Liquid

    • 🥚 1 egg, beaten
    • 💧 1 tablespoon water

  • Bakery

    • 1 cup Italian bread crumbs

  • Cheese / Dairy

    • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • Canned Goods

    • 4 ounces pizza sauce
    • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained

  • Cheese / Dairy

    • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

  • Herbs

    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil for garnish

  • Other

    • Cooking spray

STEPS

1

Line eggplant rounds up on a large cutting board and lightly salt both sides. Let sit 10 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.

2

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

3

Meanwhile whisk egg and water together in a mixing bowl. Mix bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese together on a flat plate.

4

Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a cooling rack on top.

5

Dip each eggplant round in beaten egg and then coat in bread crumb mixture.

6

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray.

7

Place as many eggplant rounds into your basket as space allows without overcrowding. Spray the tops with cooking spray. Cook for 10 minutes.

8

Transfer rounds to the cooling rack and place in the preheated oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining eggplant.

9

Spoon pizza sauce over each eggplant round. Add olive slices and cover with mozzarella cheese.

10

Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to high.

11

Broil eggplant slice pizzas for 4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with basil.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

178

Calories

  • 11
    Protein
  • 16
    Carbs
  • 8
    Fats

💡 To reduce sodium, use low-sodium bread crumbs and pizza sauce.Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket for even cooking.Substitute mozzarella with a dairy-free cheese for a vegan alternative.