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impossibly crispy baked eggplant

Impossibly Crispy Baked Eggplant: 8 Tips for Perfect Crunch


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A recipe for impossibly crispy baked eggplant.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Olive oil spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Slice the eggplant and sprinkle salt on both sides. Let it sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
  3. Rinse the eggplant and pat it dry with paper towels.
  4. In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Dip each eggplant slice into the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Arrange the coated slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Spray the tops of the eggplant slices with olive oil.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.

Notes

  • Use a mandoline for even slicing.
  • Adjust seasoning to your taste.
  • Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: impossibly crispy baked eggplant