Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan is the vegetarian version of a classic Italian dish. Crispy breaded eggplant is quickly cooked in the air fryer before being topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella. It’s crispy, cheesy, and delicious over pasta or rice!
In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Place flour in a separate shallow bowl and beaten eggs in another shallow bowl.
Dip sliced eggplant in flour, then eggs, then breadcrumbs. Place coated eggplant on a baking sheet and spray the tops with olive oil.
Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees.
Place breaded eggplant rounds in the air fryer basket, oiled side down, then spray the tops with olive oil. Note: You may need to work in batches, the eggplant should not be overlapping. Cook for 8 minutes, flip and cook 3-4 minutes longer, until crispy.
Top each piece with marinara sauce and 1 slice mozzarella cheese. Place the basket back in the air fryer and cook 2-3 minutes longer, until the cheese is melted.