Description
Learn how to make perfectly crispy fried eggplant with this delicious recipe. The eggplant slices are coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture and fried to golden perfection, making them a fantastic side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggplant:
- 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
Dredging:
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare Eggplant: Lay the eggplant slices on a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt, let sit, and pat dry.
- Dredge: Set up bowls with flour, eggs, and breadcrumb mixture. Dredge eggplant in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Fry: Fry slices in hot oil until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Enjoy hot as desired.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-dip the slices in egg and breadcrumbs.
- You can use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 slices
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
