Crispy Baked Eggplant Fries
These simple baked eggplant fries are the perfect snack or appetizer. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside! Delicious with Tzatziki!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Tzatziki Sauce or Marinara, for serving
Instructions
- Get ready. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with a wire rack and spray or brush with olive oil.
- Prep the eggplant. Trim and cut the eggplant into 1-inch rounds. If you have the time, sprinkle on both sides with salt and set aside for 20 minutes (this will remove some of the natural bitterness). Pat dry. Now cut the eggplant slices into even-sized batons or “fries.”
- Bread the eggplant. Set up 3 shallow bowls. Add the flour the first bowl. In the second bowl, lightly beat the eggs. In the third, mix together the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Dredge the eggplant fries in the flour, then dip them in the eggs, and finally coat them in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake the eggplant fries. Arrange the breaded eggplant top of the wire rack in a single layer. Spray with a little olive oil cooking spray, or drizzle with olive oil. Space them apart so they aren’t touching, then bake until golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the eggplant fries hot or warm with the Tzatziki sauce or a side of marinara. Enjoy!
Notes
- Shop this recipe: Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including the olive oil and oregano used in this recipe.
- Make ahead: You can prepare the Tzatziki Sauce a day in advance, if you like. Simply store in an airtight container in the fridge. Before serving, give it a quick stir to refresh.
- Nutrition calculation does not include the Tzatziki Sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 170.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.1g | Protein: 6.7g | Fat: 2.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 54.6mg | Sodium: 154.8mg | Potassium: 257.2mg | Fiber: 3.7g | Sugar: 3.9g | Vitamin A: 102.4IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 56.1mg | Iron: 2.2mg
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