Garlic Parmesan Eggplant Fries
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These oven baked eggplant fries are a crispy and crunchy side dish with delicious garlic parmesan flavor! Make them for a healthier alternative to french fries.
We love when we can health-ify our favorite dishes without sacrificing flavor. These garlic parmesan eggplant fries are the perfect example! Crispy, crunchy, and super savory (especially when served with the right condiments), they’re like a healthier version of french fries you don’t have to worry about indulging in.
Serve them with a side of marinara sauce and it’s almost like a handheld version of eggplant parm. Seriously so delicious!
What This Recipe Entails
All you have to do to make eggplant fries is slice the eggplant into strips, dredge, and bake! It’s really that easy to make this healthier side dish.
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- Eggplant – One medium eggplant (about 6 to 8 inches in length) will yield a very large batch of fries. Choose one that has a relatively consistent diameter across the whole length to make slicing the fries easier.
- Garlic powder – Make sure to have this on hand to season the flour with for dredging. It adds tons of flavor to these fries!
- Breading – Combine plain breadcrumbs and grated parmesan for a flavorful breading. Use the cheap grated parm from a canister, since you’ll need a lot of it.
How To Make Eggplant Fries
You can make oven baked eggplant fries in just 3 easy steps:
- Slice the eggplant. After peeling the eggplant, slice it into strips that are about 2 to 3 inches long and a half-inch thick.
- Dredge. Pat the eggplant dry to remove excess moisture, then coat each fry in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs (in that order!). Work in small batches so you can make sure to evenly coat each fry.
- Bake. Place the eggplant fries on a parchment lined baking sheet, spray generously with olive oil, and bake until browned and crispy.
Serving Suggestions
Eggplant fries are the perfect side dish for any dinner! They’re also a healthier game day snack you can make for the Super Bowl if you’re craving crispy, crunchy fries without all the oil.
We recommend serving eggplant fries with a creamy dip so you can enjoy them just like french fries. Here are some of our favorite dip ideas:
- Marinara sauce
- Creamy basil pesto
- Alfredo sauce
- Tzatziki
- Chipotle aioli
- Garlic aioli
You can also make the best loaded eggplant parm fries with this recipe:
- Fill a small serving dish with the fries
- Top with marinara sauce and mozzarella
- Broil to melt the cheese
- Top with grated parmesan and parsley, and enjoy!
Storing and Reheating
Storing: Store leftover eggplant fries in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheating: We recommend reheating eggplant fries in the air fryer for the crispiest results. Spray the basket first, then fill it with fries (make sure not to overcrowd the basket). Cook at 375 degrees F for about 5 to 7 minutes, shaking halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Expert Tips
- Pat the eggplant dry before dredging to remove excess moisture. This helps the coating stick better and yields crispier results after baking.
- Use separate shallow dishes for the flour, egg, and breadcrumbs to make dredging easy. We often use our 4 cup rectangular food storage containers, which are about 2 inches deep.
- Remember to spray the eggplant fries with cooking oil before baking – this helps them get super crispy in the oven!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant peeled and sliced into strips, about 2 to 3 inches long by half-inch thick
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 to 4 large eggs beaten well
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Olive oil spray or other cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the flour, garlic powder, and salt to a shallow dish and whisk gently to combine. In a separate shallow dish, beat the eggs. In a third shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs and parmesan until well mixed.
- Pat the eggplant dry, then dredge in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs before transferring to the prepared baking sheet. Work in small batches, making sure to evenly coat each eggplant fry.
- Once all the eggplant has been dredged, spray the fries generously with olive oil. Bake until browned and crispy, about 18 to 20 minutes.
- Serve hot with dips like marinara sauce and pesto.
Notes
Nutrition
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I never thought I would love eggplant, and I certainly never thought I’d love eggplant as an alternative to fries! Now these definitely aren’t fries, and in no way will replace fries from my diet, but it does make for a fun, healthier side dish when I’m craving something snackable.