Fried Eggplant
Fried eggplant is a culinary delight that merges crispy texture with a tender, flavorful interior. This easy-to-follow recipe will elevate any meal, whether served as a snack, appetizer, or side dish. Perfectly seasoned and golden brown, these slices are sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you’ll be on your way to creating this irresistible dish in no time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt (plus extra for salting eggplant)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup olive oil or vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggplant: Slice the eggplants into ¼-inch thick rounds. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Set Up Breading Station: In three shallow bowls, place flour mixed with salt and pepper, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Bread the Eggplant: Dip each slice into flour, then eggs, followed by breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
- Fry the Eggplant: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the eggplant slices in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain & Serve: Transfer cooked eggplants to paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 fried eggplant slices (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg