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Ingredients
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Eggplant Fries
Charred Tomato Aioli
Method
Preparing Eggplant Fries
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Prepare Eggplant
Slice the eggplant into fry-shaped pieces, about 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
- 3
Coat Eggplant
Rinse the eggplant slices and pat dry. In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dip each eggplant fry in olive oil, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- 4
Bake
Place the coated eggplant fries on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
Making Charred Tomato Aioli
- 5
Char the Tomatoes
Place the tomatoes directly over a flame (or under a broiler) until the skin is charred. Let cool, then peel and chop.
- 6
Mix Aioli
In a bowl, combine the charred tomatoes, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth.
