Description
Enjoy crispy and flavorful Fried Eggplant with this easy-to-follow recipe. Sliced eggplant is breaded and fried to perfection, making a delicious side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggplant:
- 1 large eggplant sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 teaspoon salt
Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Other:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Eggplant: Salt eggplant slices to draw out moisture for 20–30 minutes, then pat dry.
- Breading: Set up three bowls with flour, eggs, and breadcrumb mixture.
- Coat Eggplant: Dredge slices in flour, egg, then breadcrumb mixture.
- Fry: Fry slices in oil until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with marinara sauce, tzatziki, or as a base for eggplant parmesan.
- For a lighter version, bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or air fry at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes resting time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 slices
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
