Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

Combine bread crumbs Parmesan cheese Italian seasoning salt basil garlic powder onion powder and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Place flour in a separate shallow bowl and beaten eggs in a third shallow bowl.

Dip sliced eggplant first in flour then in beaten eggs and finally coat with bread crumb mixture. Place coated eggplant on a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.

Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C).

Place breaded eggplant rounds in the air fryer basket making sure they are not touching; work in batches if necessary. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes flip each round and cook until desired crispiness is achieved 4 to 6 minutes more. Top each eggplant round with marinara sauce and 1 slice mozzarella cheese. Place basket back in the air fryer and cook until cheese has started to melt 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining eggplant if necessary.