Crispy Baked Eggplant Fries with Marinara Dipping Sauce

By GinnyG

Servings: makes 2 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/4 inch thick 'fries'
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste
• See marinara sauce recipe for dipping

Preparation

Step 1

Dredge the eggplant slices in the flour, dip them in the egg and then into a mixture of the panko breadcrumbs, parmensan, thyme salt and pepper.

Place the eggplant slices on a wire rack on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 425F oven until golden brown, about 7-10 minutes.