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Crispy Fried Eggplant

Deliciously crispy fried eggplant slices, perfect as a snack or side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Eggplant
  • 1 large eggplant sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
Breading
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs preferably panko for extra crunch
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Oil
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Eggplant
  1. Slice the eggplant into 1/4 inch rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
Set Up Breading Station
  1. In three separate bowls, place flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Bread the Eggplant
  1. Dredge each eggplant slice in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and then coat with breadcrumbs. Set aside.
Fry the Eggplant
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded eggplant slices in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Drain and Serve
  1. Remove fried eggplant and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add grated Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb mixture.

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