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Crispy Eggplant Fries
Emilia

Eggplant Fries Recipe

These eggplant fries are coated in panko and parmesan and baked in the oven until they're wonderfully crispy. They make a great family-friendly side dish or simple appetizer. You'll NEVER guess that they're made with eggplant!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean, North American
Calories: 273
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup panko
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (can sub dried oregano)
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic salt (see notes)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 medium eggplants (cut into ½ inch strips)
  • Olive oil (for drizzling)

Equipment

  • baking sheet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Set an oven rack in the top third of your oven. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly coat a baking sheet with oil. In a medium-sized bowl, mix the panko, parmesan, oregano, and garlic salt. In another bowl, whisk the two eggs with a small splash of water.
  2. Dredge the eggplant strips first in the egg and then in the breadcrumb mixture. (Using 1 hand for the egg and the other for the breadcrumbs makes this a lot less messy) Place the eggplants on the oiled baking sheet and drizzle with a little more oil.
  3. Place the eggplant fries in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, until they are golden and crispy, turning them over once about halfway through baking.
  4. Serve the crispy eggplant fries with some dipping sauce on the side - see notes for some suggestions.