Description
Crispy fried eggplant is a delightful dish that combines a crunchy exterior with a tender inside, making it irresistible. Perfect for appetizers, brunch, or cozy dinners, this recipe is simple yet impressive. With just the right balance of flavors and textures, your guests will be clamoring for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium eggplant (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Slice the eggplant into ¼-inch thick rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Set up a dredging station with three bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each eggplant slice in flour, then dip in eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the coated slices in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 slices (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg