Cut the eggplant into 1/4 inch slices. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.

Dip the eggplant in the egg or egg substitute and then dredge in the bread crumbs.

Spritz the basket of your air fryer with oil. Add the eggplant coins in a single layer. 

Spritz the tops of the eggplant with oil and cook at 370 ° F | 165 ° C for approximately 20 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time.

Remove from air fryer and serve over pasta with your favorite marinara sauce.