Best 10 Eggplant Aubergine French Fries Recipes

FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• Preheat oil in pan on medium till a splash of water sizzles on it.
• Put everything in a giant freezer ziploc bag EXCEPT the eggplant, oil and eggs.
• Skake it up well.
• Lightly beat eggs in a bowl.
• Dip eggplant slices in egg and add to bag about 3-4 at a time.
• Shake them up good.
• Place battered slices in hot oil.
• flip after 2 minutes.
• Remove when browned on both sides, about 4 minutes total.
• Continue until all slices are done.
• I always make this with pasta, garlic bread and my stuffed mushrooms (recipe posted).

AIR FRYER EGGPLANT FRIES

Steps:

• Slice eggplant into 1/2-inch rounds, then cut each round into 1/4-inch sticks. Pat dry.
• Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Pour flour into a second shallow bowl. Beat eggs in a third bowl.
• Dip eggplant sticks in flour, then in beaten eggs, and then coat with bread crumb mixture. Place on a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C).
• Place eggplant sticks in basket, making sure they are not touching; cook in batches if necessary.
• Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes. Shake basket and continue cooking to desired crispiness, an additional 4 to 6 minutes.

EGGPLANT FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs. In another shallow bowl, mix cheese, wheat germ and seasonings., Trim ends of eggplant; cut eggplant lengthwise into 1/2-in.-thick slices. Cut slices lengthwise into 1/2-in. strips. Dip eggplant in eggs, then coat with cheese mixture. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray., Spritz eggplant with additional cooking spray. Broil 4 in. from heat 3 minutes. Turn eggplant; spritz with additional cooking spray. Broil until golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately with pasta sauce.

CRISPY FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• Peel eggplant and slice into 1/4 inch slices.
• Add salt to egg and beat.
• Add cheese to breadcrumbs.
• Dip eggplant slices into cornstarch and shake off excess.
• Dip into egg.
• Press breadcrumb onto slices.
• Fry till golden.
• Salt to taste.

DEEP FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• In 3 small bowls: put flour in the 1st, egg and 1/2 teaspoons salt (whisked together) in the 2nd, bread crumbs and remaining seasonings in the 3rd.
• Cut eggplant in 1/4 inch thick slices and then quarter slices.
• Dredge each piece of eggplant in the flour, coating thoroughly, then shaking off excess.
• Dip in egg mixture, then press into bread crumbs.
• Transfer to a rack or paper towel to allow them to dry slightly.
• In a deep heavy skillet, heat 1/2-3/4 inch of oil to 375 degrees F.
• Fry the eggplant in batches for 1 minute on each side or until golden.
• Drain on paper towels; sprinkle lightly with salt before serving if desired.
• Serve with dipping sauce.

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Shake eggplant"fries" in a large ziploc bag with flour, salt, pepper, and garlic salt.
• Fry in the 1/2 cup vegetable oil.
• Drain on a paper towel.
• Broil in the oven to make crispy.
• Serve with marinara or alfredo for dipping.

PARMESAN EGGPLANT FRIES WITH BASIL KETCHUP

Steps:

• For the ketchup: In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is softened and fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, tomato paste, basil, salt and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 30 minutes. Remove the garlic, cool to room temperature and refrigerate until ready to use (can be refrigerated for up to 1 week).
• For the fries: Place two racks in the upper and middle thirds of the oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Insert a wire rack into a large baking sheet.
• Whisk together the flour, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Lightly beat the eggs in a medium bowl. Combine the panko and the Parmesan in another medium bowl.
• Slice off both ends of the eggplant. Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and slice each half into 1/2-to-3/4-inch thick layers, then cut each layer into 1/2-inch sticks. After all of the fries are cut, drop them into the flour and lightly toss them to coat evenly. Working in batches of a few at a time, dip the floured fries into the egg and then into the panko mixture. Place the fries on the wire rack in the baking sheet, leaving an 1/8-inch space between each fry.
• Bake the fries until they are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Season the fries with the remaining salt and serve with Basil Ketchup.

CHEESY FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• Peel eggplant, and cut lengthwise into eight 1/4-inch slices.
• Sprinkle both sides of slices with salt; allow to sit 30 minutes.
• Rinse eggplant slices and pat both sides dry.
• Combine breadcrumbs and 1/4 teaspoons salt.
• Place slice of cheese between 2 slices of eggplant, trimming cheese to fit.
• Dip eggplant-cheese sandwich in egg, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
• Fry in hot oil until golden brown, cooking a few slices at a time.
• Cut French bread into 5 to 6-inch portions (to fit length of eggplant).
• Split in half lengthwise; toast.
• Place lettuce and tomato on 4 slices of French bread; top with eggplant and remaining bread slices.
• Yield: 4 servings.
• Note: Fried eggplant slices may be served as a side dish or quartered and served as an appetizer with commercial (or homemade!) pizza sauce.

EGGPLANT FRIES

Steps:

• For dipping sauce:
• Whisk yogurt, chopped pickle, lemon zest, and oregano in a small bowl to blend. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
• For fries:
• Place eggplant in a large bowl. Add 2 cups ice and enough water to cover. Place a plate on top of eggplant to weigh it down. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.
• Pour oil into a large deep pot to a depth of 2". Attach a deep-fry thermometer to the side of pot and heat oil over medium heat to 325°F.
• Meanwhile, whisk rice flour, lemon zest, za'atar, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon sea salt in a medium bowl to blend. Drain eggplant. Working in batches, toss damp eggplant in flour mixture to coat.
• Working in batches, fry eggplant, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 3-4 minutes per batch. (Reheat oil to 325°F between batches.) Transfer to paper towels to drain. Season with lemon juice and sea salt. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.

AIR-FRYER EGGPLANT FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 375°. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs. In another shallow bowl, mix cheese, wheat germ and seasonings., Trim ends of eggplant; cut eggplant lengthwise into 1/2-in.-thick slices. Cut slices lengthwise into 1/2-in. strips. Dip eggplant in eggs, then coat with cheese mixture., In batches, arrange eggplant in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Serve immediately with pasta sauce.