Description
Golden, crunchy eggplant fries with a crisp, savory coating and a tender, creamy center, baked to perfection for a lighter yet deeply satisfying snack or side dish.
Ingredients
- Eggplant: 1 large (about 450 g), cut into fry-shaped sticks
- All-purpose flour: 60 g, for the first coating layer
- Eggs: 2 large, beaten, to bind the coating
- Breadcrumbs: 100 g, for a crispy exterior
- Parmesan-style cheese: 40 g, finely grated, for savory depth
- Olive oil: 30 ml, brushed or sprayed for crisping
- Garlic powder: 5 g, for aromatic flavor
- Paprika: 4 g, for color and mild warmth
- Salt: 6 g, to enhance overall flavor
- Black pepper: 2 g, freshly ground
Instructions
- Wash the eggplant, trim the ends, and slice it into evenly sized fry-shaped sticks.
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each eggplant stick into the flour, then into the eggs, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres well.
- Arrange the coated eggplant fries on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
- Lightly brush or spray the fries with olive oil to help them turn golden and crisp.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 220 C for about 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until deeply golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving so the coating sets.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet, proper airflow ensures crispiness.
- Use a wire rack on the baking sheet for even better crunch.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to restore crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: crispy eggplant fries, baked eggplant fries, healthy fries alternative, vegetarian snack, oven baked fries