Garlic Parmesan Eggplant Fries
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.
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
Eggplant: A medium eggplant, roughly 6 to 8 inches in length, works well for this recipe. Choose one that has a relatively consistent diameter along the whole length to make slicing easier.
Serving suggestions: Dip eggplant fries in marinara sauce or pesto for a tasty Italian snack or side dish! We also love other dips like tzatziki, chipotle aioli, and garlic aioli. You can even use these fries to make loaded eggplant parm fries - check out our blog post above for details.
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1dozen fries | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 2mg
