Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan Mini Pizzas

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Eggplant Parmesan meets pizza for a handheld treat that is sure to please. The best part is that these are not deep fried, but made in an air fryer for a much healthier alternative.

Submitted by Soup Loving Nicole
Published on April 4, 2019
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/2- inch rounds

  • salt to taste

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • 1 cup Italian bread crumbs

  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • cooking spray

  • 4 ounces pizza sauce

  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained

  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil for garnish

Directions

  1. Line eggplant rounds up on a large cutting board and lightly salt both sides. Let sit 10 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

  2. Meanwhile whisk egg and water together in a mixing bowl. Mix bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese together on a flat plate. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a cooling rack on top.

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

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

  5. Place as many eggplant rounds into your basket as space allows without overcrowding. Spray the tops with cooking spray. Cook for 10 minutes. Transfer rounds to the cooling rack and place in the preheated oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining eggplant.

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

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

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

178 Calories
8g Fat
16g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 178
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 486mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 11g 23%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 296mg 23%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 221mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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