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Ingredients
- ½ cup Italian bread crumbs
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 medium eggplant, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 cup marinara sauce, or more to taste
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese, or as needed
Instructions
Prep Breading Station: Set up three shallow bowls - combine bread crumbs, Parmesan, and all seasonings in one, flour in another, and beaten eggs in the third
Bread Eggplant: Coat each eggplant slice in flour, dip in egg wash, then thoroughly coat with seasoned bread crumb mixture. Rest breaded slices for 5 minutes
Preheat: Heat air fryer to 370°F / 185°C
First Cook: Arrange breaded eggplant in a single layer in basket. Air fry 8-10 minutes until golden
Flip & Finish: Turn slices and continue cooking 4-6 minutes until crispy
Add Toppings: Top each piece with marinara and mozzarella. Air fry 1-2 minutes until cheese melts
Serve: Enjoy immediately while hot and crispy
