Step 1

Cut the eggplant into ¼ inch slices and place in a colander or baking sheet. Sprinkle the eggplant with salt and let sit for at least 15 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees.

Step 3

Place the egg in one bowl and mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and basil in a second bowl.

Step 4

Dip each eggplant slice into the egg then the breadcrumb mixture making sure to fully coat each slice.

Step 5

Place each eggplant breaded slice into the air fryer in one single layer not touching and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, spritzing with oil and flipping over halfway.

Step 6

Put a teaspoon of marinara sauce on top of each eggplant slice and top them with mozzarella cheese.

Step 7

Close the air fryer and cook for 1 minute, turn off the air fryer and let the eggplant to sit one more minute to allow the cheese melt fully.

Step 8

Remove the eggplant parm from the air fryer and enjoy!