Air Fried Eggplant Parmigiana

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant
• ⅔ cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ cup flour
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup fat free mozzarella cheese shredded
• fresh basil or parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
2. Slice eggplant into ½” slices and dry with a paper towel.
3. Mix bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in a medium bowl.
4. Place flour in another bowl and whisked eggs in another.
5. Dip the eggplant slices in the flour, then the egg, and finally into the bread crumb mixture.
6. Spray each side of the eggplant with cooking spray and place in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
7. Cook for 5 minutes then flip the slices over and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
8. Place marinara sauce and shredded cheese on top and cook for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve with additional sauce if desired.