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Crispy Eggplant Fries

Name: Crispy Eggplant Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, cut into 3-inch sticks; 1 tsp salt (for sweating); 1/2 cup flour; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; Marinara sauce for dipping; Fresh basil

4.4(2)

15 min

Time

400°F

Temp

150 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Eggplant

1 large eggplant, cut into 3-inch sticks

1 tsp salt (for sweating)

Breading

1/2 cup flour

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/3 cup grated Parmesan

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Serving

Marinara sauce for dipping

Fresh basil

Equipment

Steps

1
Cut eggplant into 1/2-inch thick sticks. Salt and let sit 15 minutes, then pat very dry.
2
Set up breading station: flour, beaten eggs, then panko mixed with Parmesan and seasonings.
3
Dredge each stick in flour, dip in egg, press into panko mixture.
4
Spray with oil. Air fry at 400°F for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway, until deep golden and crispy.
5
Serve immediately with warm marinara and fresh basil.

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Tip: Sweating out the moisture is non-negotiable — skip it and you get soggy fries. Press the panko firmly so it adheres. These don't hold well, so eat them right away.

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VegetarianHigh Fiber

Veggies

Crispy Eggplant Fries

4.4(2)

15 min

Time

400°F

Temp

150 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Eggplant

1 large eggplant, cut into 3-inch sticks

1 tsp salt (for sweating)

Breading

1/2 cup flour

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/3 cup grated Parmesan

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Serving

Marinara sauce for dipping

Fresh basil

Equipment

Steps

1
Cut eggplant into 1/2-inch thick sticks. Salt and let sit 15 minutes, then pat very dry.
2
Set up breading station: flour, beaten eggs, then panko mixed with Parmesan and seasonings.
3
Dredge each stick in flour, dip in egg, press into panko mixture.
4
Spray with oil. Air fry at 400°F for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway, until deep golden and crispy.
5
Serve immediately with warm marinara and fresh basil.

💡

Tip: Sweating out the moisture is non-negotiable — skip it and you get soggy fries. Press the panko firmly so it adheres. These don't hold well, so eat them right away.

🎉