🥘 Ingredients
- Parmesan cheese 1⁄4 cup
- Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon
- salt 1 teaspoon
- basil 1⁄2 teaspoon
- garlic powder 1⁄2 teaspoon
- onion powder 1⁄2 teaspoon
- pepper 1⁄2 teaspoon
- flour 1⁄4 cup
- eggs 2
- eggplant 1
- flour 1⁄4 cup
- eggs 2
- eggplant 1
- eggplant 1
- eggplant 1
- marinara sauce 1 cup
- mozzarella cheese 8 slices
- eggplant 1
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1Combine 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.
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2Dip 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.
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3Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C).
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4Place 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.
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5Top 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.
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6Serve hot and enjoy!