If you are looking for a unique appetizer that includes eggplant, try this fried eggplant recipe that results in slices of crispy and golden eggplant. Served with a dipping sauce like mayonnaise, marinara, or lemon aioli, the eggplant is wonderful to enjoy at the start of an Italian-inspired meal.
Making the fried eggplant requires very little effort as after you soak the eggplant slices, all you have to do is coat them in eggs, flour, starch, salt, and pepper before frying them until they are piping hot, browned, and texture, and oh so delicious!
What is Fried Eggplant?
This fried eggplant recipe is a simple dish that needs only a handful of easy-to-find ingredients. The eggplant is cut into slices which are easy to pick up with your hands and dunk into your favorite dipping sauce. The crispy coating involves items that you may already have in your kitchen such as flour, eggs, and starch, meaning that there is not excuse to not make this recipe.
Pro Tips
- Use a measuring tape to ensure that all of the eggplant slices are equal thicknesses.
- Don’t skip soaking the eggplant as it will help reduce its bitterness.
- If you are gluten-free, you can replace the flour with gluten-free flour instead.
- Choose Italian eggplant for the best results rather than thinner Asian varieties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Should You Soak Eggplant?
There are a few reasons for why you should soak eggplant before you cook it. Firstly, soaking it will reduce its bitterness, resulting in a more pleasant tasting dish. Secondly, allowing the eggplant to sit in water for a while will help hydrate it and limit the amount of oil it absorbs during the cooking process.
What Type of Eggplant Should I Use for Fried Eggplant?
This recipe uses Italian eggplant which is a larger variety than different Asian-style varieties that tend to grow thinner and longer. While you certainly could use Asian eggplant varieties in this recipe, it won’t look quite the same as the recipe intends.
What Can I Serve With Fried Eggplant?
This fried eggplant recipe can be served with a dipping sauce like marinara or garlic or lemon aioli. Alternatively, it can be added into other recipes such as pasta or salads.
How to Store Fried Eggplant
The fried eggplant will taste the best and have the most intriguing crispy texture when it is first cooked. However, you can store leftovers in a container in the fridge for a few days.
Ingredients
How to Make Battered Fried Eggplant
Cut the eggplant into thick slices. Place them in a bowl with water and vinegar, and allow them to sit for 2 minutes.
Cut the eggplant into thick slices. Place them in a bowl with water and vinegar, and allow them to sit for 2 minutes.
Drain the eggplant and place it in a bowl. Mix it with the eggs, flour, starch, salt, and pepper, and stir until combined.
Drain the eggplant and place it in a bowl. Mix it with the eggs, flour, starch, salt, and pepper, and stir until combined.
Fry the eggplant until it is golden brown.
Fry the eggplant until it is golden brown.
Serve immediately!
Serve immediately!
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