Baked ‘Fried’ Breaded Eggplant

Description

This oven-fried eggplant is a delicious alternative to deep-fried eggplant; easy and quick to make in the oven! Came up with this idea when looking for an easier way to make this family dish.

Ingredients

  • olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups dry unseasoned bread crumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 splash water
  • 1 eggplant, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; coat with about 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  2. Combine bread crumbs
  3. Parmesan cheese
  4. garlic powder
  5. oregano
  6. basil
  7. salt
  8. and pepper in a shallow dish. Combine eggs with a splash of water in a separate shallow dish.
  9. Dip eggplant slices in egg mixture
  10. then press into bread crumb mixture to coat both sides; arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the remaining 2 teaspoons oil over breaded eggplant slices.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown
  12. 20 to 25 minutes.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Servings: 4

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