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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Breading
Cooking
Dipping Sauce
Method
Preparation of Eggplant
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Slice Eggplant
Slice the eggplant into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick, to resemble fries.
- 3
Salting Eggplant
Sprinkle the sliced eggplant with salt and let it sit for 15-20 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- 4
Rinse and Dry
After 20 minutes, rinse the eggplant slices under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Breading Process
- 5
Breading Station Setup
Set up a breading station: in one bowl, place the flour; in the second bowl, beat the eggs; and in the third bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
- 6
Breading Eggplant
Dip each eggplant slice first in the flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- 7
Arrange on Baking Sheet
Place the coated eggplant fries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cooking
- 8
Add Olive Oil
Drizzle olive oil over the breaded eggplant fries, ensuring they are well-coated.
- 9
Bake Eggplant Fries
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Dipping Sauce
- 10
Prepare Dipping Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, garlic powder, and lemon juice until well combined.