Dinner, Side Dishes
Eggplant Parmesan & Garlic Bread
Eggplant parmesan is such a classic vegetarian meal! Perfectly cooked breaded eggplant served with warm marinara sauce and melty mozzarella. Pair this with crispy garlic bread to soak up all that cheesy sauce.
Compatible with
Allergies
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This dish contains the following allergens: Wheat, Eggs, Milk/Dairy
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
- 1 small eggplant, peeled, cut in 4 1/2-inch slices
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/3 loaf Italian bread, sliced in half
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
Utensils
- Small Bowl
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Step 1
Install a crisper plate in both the Zone 1 and 2 baskets. Install the broil rack in the Zone 1 basket.
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Step 2
Set out three plates or shallow bowls. Place the flour in one, beaten eggs in the second, and bread crumbs in the third. Stir 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper into the flour. Stir 1 teaspoon salt and remaining 1 teaspoon pepper into the bread crumbs.
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Step 3
Dip each slice of eggplant into the flour, then the eggs, then the bread crumbs. Place the breaded slices on the Zone 1 broil rack.
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Step 4
In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Spread the garlic butter onto both slices of bread, then place the bread, butter side up, in the Zone 2 basket.
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Step 5
Select ZONE 1, select AIR FRY, set temperature to 390°F, and set time to 15 minutes. Select MATCH ZONE to match Zone 2 settings to Zone 1. Press START/PAUSE to begin cooking.
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Step 6
When cooking is complete, remove the Zone 1 basket from unit, top each slice of eggplant with 2 tablespoons marinara sauce and 1 slice mozzarella. Reinsert basket in unit. Select ZONE 1, select AIR BROIL, set temperature to 450°F, and set time to 5 minutes. Press START/PAUSE to begin cooking.
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Step 7
When cooking is complete, remove baskets from unit. Cut the garlic bread in strips and serve with eggplant.