Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

1 . Stage

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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Dip sliced eggplant first in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally coat with bread crumb mixture. Place coated eggplant on a tray and let rest for 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

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

4 . Stage

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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Top each eggplant round with marinara sauce and 1 slice of mozzarella cheese. Place the basket back in the air fryer and cook until cheese has started to melt, 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining eggplant, if necessary. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6 . Stage

Serve hot and enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS