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

1. 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
2. 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
3. Preheat: Heat air fryer to 370°F / 185°C
4. First Cook: Arrange breaded eggplant in a single layer in basket. Air fry 8-10 minutes until golden
5. Flip & Finish: Turn slices and continue cooking 4-6 minutes until crispy
6. Add Toppings: Top each piece with marinara and mozzarella. Air fry 1-2 minutes until cheese melts
7. Serve: Enjoy immediately while hot and crispy

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