Slice the eggplant into evenly sized round pieces.
1 medium eggplant
Prepare the breading by placing the flour in one shallow dish, the egg in another shallow dish, and the breadcrumbs and spices in a third shallow dish. Whisk the egg and mix the breadcrumbs and spices together.
1 cup flour, 1 egg, 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon oregano
Place an eggplant round into the flour mixture and coat it well.
Transfer it to the egg and flip to coat as much as possible.
Transfer it to the breadcrumbs and coat as much as possible
Place the breaded slice in the air fryer basket. Repeat process for the remaining slices. (Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. If needed cook any additional slices in a second batch.)
Cook at 400 degrees for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Place a spoonful of marinara on top of each eggplant slice and top with mozzarella.
½ cup marinara sauce, ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Cook for an additional 2 minutes at 350 degrees.
Top with Parmesan and chopped parsley (optional step).
Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley
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Notes
Salt your eggplant before breading and frying to avoid toughness.
Don't overcook your eggplant or it could get soggy or mushy.
Store your eggplant in the fridge if you don't plan to use it within 2 or so days of buying.
Leave the skin on the eggplant will ensure you get plenty of nutrients and antioxidants.