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Eggplant is popular in many cuisines including French, Turkish, Italian, Greek, Middle-Eastern and South Asian. It can be grilled, baked, or fried and is easy to source at grocery stores. If you’re looking for some eggplant inspiration, this collection of easy eggplant recipes will come in handy.
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This tasty fried eggplant takes less than 30 minutes to make and is deliciously crisp. If you’re looking for a new side dish, give this recipe a try!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup seasoned panko bread crumbs
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • In a small shallow bowl, beat the egg with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place the cornstarch and panko breadcrumbs into two separate shallow dishes.
  • Dredge the slices of eggplant in cornstarch panko mixture, coating thoroughly and gently tapping off the excess. Dip in the egg mixture and then in the panko crumbs, pressing firmly. Transfer the coated eggplant to a wire rack and let the coating set for 20 minutes.
  • Heat 1/2 inch oil in a heavy bottomed skillet with straight sides until it reaches 375°F. Fry the eggplant in batches for about one minute per side until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Season with additional salt and pepper and serve with slices of lemon. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and warm marinara sauce if desired.