**Eggplant Fries: A Crispy and Healthy Alternative to Potato Fries**
If you're looking for a crispy and delicious snack or side dish that's also good for you, look no further than eggplant fries. Made with thinly sliced eggplant coated in a flavorful breading and baked until golden brown, these fries are a healthier alternative to traditional potato fries. They're also incredibly versatile and can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, making them a perfect appetizer or side dish for any occasion.
**Recipes:**
1. **Classic Eggplant Fries:** This recipe is a basic and straightforward way to make eggplant fries. Simply slice the eggplant, coat it in a mixture of bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and herbs, and bake until crispy.
2. **Garlic Parmesan Eggplant Fries:** These fries are coated in a flavorful mixture of garlic, Parmesan cheese, and bread crumbs, giving them a delicious and savory flavor.
3. **Spicy Eggplant Fries:** If you like things spicy, this recipe is for you. The eggplant fries are coated in a mixture of chili powder, cayenne pepper, and bread crumbs, giving them a nice kick.
4. **Lemon Herb Eggplant Fries:** These fries are coated in a mixture of lemon zest, herbs, and bread crumbs, giving them a bright and refreshing flavor.
5. **Sweet Potato and Eggplant Fries:** This recipe combines sweet potatoes and eggplant to create a delicious and colorful fry. The fries are coated in a mixture of bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese, and baked until crispy.
6. **Zucchini and Eggplant Fries:** This recipe combines zucchini and eggplant to create a healthy and delicious fry. The fries are coated in a mixture of bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese, and baked until crispy.
AIR FRYER EGGPLANT FRIES
If you are watching your waistline and your calorie intake, these eggplant fries are a great alternative. Grease free and oil free, but just as tasty.
Provided by Yoly
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Slice eggplant into 1/2-inch rounds, then cut each round into 1/4-inch sticks. Pat dry.
- Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Pour flour into a second shallow bowl. Beat eggs in a third bowl.
- Dip eggplant sticks in flour, then in beaten eggs, and then coat with bread crumb mixture. Place on a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C).
- Place eggplant sticks in basket, making sure they are not touching; cook in batches if necessary.
- Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes. Shake basket and continue cooking to desired crispiness, an additional 4 to 6 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 97.6 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 960 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
EGGPLANT FRIES
My kids love this snack-and I like that it's healthy. Coated with Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese and garlic salt, these veggie sticks are broiled, not fried, so there's no guilt when you crunch into them. -Mary Murphy, Atwater, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs. In another shallow bowl, mix cheese, wheat germ and seasonings., Trim ends of eggplant; cut eggplant lengthwise into 1/2-in.-thick slices. Cut slices lengthwise into 1/2-in. strips. Dip eggplant in eggs, then coat with cheese mixture. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray., Spritz eggplant with additional cooking spray. Broil 4 in. from heat 3 minutes. Turn eggplant; spritz with additional cooking spray. Broil until golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately with pasta sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 577mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) FRENCH FRIES
Make and share this Eggplant (Aubergine) French Fries recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Hadice
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Shake eggplant"fries" in a large ziploc bag with flour, salt, pepper, and garlic salt.
- Fry in the 1/2 cup vegetable oil.
- Drain on a paper towel.
- Broil in the oven to make crispy.
- Serve with marinara or alfredo for dipping.
FRIED EGGPLANT
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Peel 2 small eggplants and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Put 1 cup flour in a shallow bowl, beat 4 eggs in another bowl and put 1 cup breadcrumbs in another. Coat the eggplant in flour, then egg (let any excess drip off), then breadcrumbs. Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the eggplant in batches until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side (add more oil if necessary). Drain on a rack and sprinkle with salt.
OVEN FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)
This recipe appeared in "Cooking Light" magazine. This is a non-traditional way to prepare eggplant, but it really cuts the calories.
Provided by James Craig
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine first 2 ingredients, stir well.
- Spread evenly over both sides of eggplant slices.
- Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, and Italian seasoning in a shallow bowl; dredge eggplant in breadcrumbs mixture.
- Place eggplant on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
- Bake@ 425 degrees for 12 minutes.
- Turn eggplant over; and bake an additional 12 minutes or until golden.
Tips:
- Choose firm and ripe eggplants for the best results.
- Cut the eggplants into even-sized strips for even cooking.
- Soaking the eggplant in salted water helps to remove the bitterness.
- Coat the eggplant fries in a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper for a crispy coating.
- Use a combination of olive oil and butter for frying to get the best flavor.
- Fry the eggplant fries in batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
- Drain the eggplant fries on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the eggplant fries hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Eggplant fries are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional potato fries. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and they can be served with a variety of dipping sauces. With their low calorie and fat content, eggplant fries are a great option for those looking for a healthier snack or side dish.
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