I’m trying to cook healthier so instead of deep-frying the eggplant fries, I’d like to oven-fry them. What should I coat the eggplant in to get a nice, crunchy coating out of the oven. Also, what temp and for how long should I bake them??
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Claire - said
November 29 2010 @ 17:57
Found this while looking for same thing.
Claire
Hope it works!
Oven-Fried Eggplant Sticks
These oven-fried (that’s a fancy word for "baked"!) eggplant sticks were inspired by the deep-fried versions served at Galatoire’s restaurant in New Orleans where are they served with powdered sugar for dipping or sprinkling. Sound odd? It may be, but it’s also delicious. A dash or two of Tabasco sauce isn’t out of order either.
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. plus 1/2 tsp.salt, divided
2 eggplants
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne (optional)
2 tsp. vegetable oil
2 eggs
Preparation:
In a large bowl dissolve 2 Tbsp. salt in 1 cup warm water. Add 3 quarts cold water. Set aside.
Trim eggplant and cut into ½-inch thick, 3- to 4-inch long sticks. Put in salt water, submerge with an upside-down plate, and let sit 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs, remaining ½ tsp. salt, pepper, and cayenne, if you like. Add oil and use your fingers to work the oil into the breadcrumb mixture. Transfer to a large plate or shallow bowl. Set aside.
Whisk eggs to break them up completely. When you lift the whisk up it should be as lifting it out of water.
Preheat oven to 425. Liberally oil a large baking sheet (or use nonstick).
Drain and thoroughly dry eggplant sticks.
Keeping one hand dry and one hand wet, dip an eggplant stick in the eggs, lift in out and shake off any excess egg, put stick in bread crumbs mixture and coat completely, lift out and shake off any excess bread crumbs, transfer stick to prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining sticks.
Bake, turning once, until browned, crispy, and tender to the bite, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
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Jackie S - said
November 29 2010 @ 17:57
that sounds healthy yet gross andits not so healthy if you deep fry it