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Crispy Baked Eggplant Fries

Crispy Baked Eggplant Fries

Crispy Baked Eggplant Fries are a fun way to eat more veggies! With a crisp high fiber whole wheat breading and smoky eggplant inside, these baked eggplant fries are a great snack or side dish. They’re even toddler approved!

Dairy Free, Soy Free, Nut Free

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 large eggplant, cut into fries (long thin strips)
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Marinara sauce for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Whisk the egg in a small, shallow bowl with a splash of water. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Mix together breadcrumbs, garlic powder, oregano, smoked paprika, salt and pepper in another small shallow bowl.
  4. Dip eggplant in egg, then in breadcrumbs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all eggplant is used.
  5. Bake until golden brown and crispy on the outside, about 25-30 minutes. Serve with marinara sauce.