Air Fryer Mini Eggplant Parmesan Pizzas

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

Step 1

Lay out the eggplant slices on a cutting board and sprinkle both sides lightly with salt. Let them sit for about 10 minutes, then pat them dry with paper towels. While you're waiting, preheat your oven to 250°F to keep the pizzas warm later.

Step 2

In a bowl, whisk together the egg and water. On a plate, mix the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Set up a baking sheet lined with foil and place a cooling rack on top.

Step 3

Dip each eggplant slice first into the egg mixture, then press it into the bread crumb and cheese mix until it’s well coated.

Step 4

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F and give the basket a quick spray with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange the eggplant rounds in a single layer without crowding, spray the tops lightly, and cook for about 10 minutes. Once done, move the slices to the cooling rack in the warm oven. Repeat until all the eggplant is cooked.

Step 5

Now spoon some pizza sauce over each slice, add a few olive slices, and top with shredded mozzarella.

Step 6

Turn on your oven’s broiler and set the rack about 6 inches from the heat. Broil the mini pizzas for around 4 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and melted. Finish with fresh basil and enjoy!