Fried Eggplant

5 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 to 8 cups extra virgin olive oil, for deep-frying
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup dried bread crumbs
  • 1 large eggplant, cut into 3-inch-long, 1/2-inch-thick sticks (with the skin)
  • Coarse sea salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat the olive oil to 365F in a large deep skillet.
  2. 2
    Beat the eggs in a wide shallow bowl.
  3. 3
    Put the bread crumbs in another shallow bowl.
  4. 4
    Working in batches, dip the eggplant in the eggs and then in the bread crumbs, turning to coat, and add to the hot oil, without crowding.
  5. 5
    Fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  6. 6
    Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and serve.

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