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Fried Eggplant

Crispy fried eggplant slices are a beloved Mediterranean Greek snack, served golden and tender with a savory coating. This traditional appetizer is perfect for sharing and pairs wonderfully with tzatziki sauce or lemon wedges for a refreshing bite.

Mediterranean Greece snack 🌿 Vegetarian

Prep

25 min

Cook

15 min

Total

40 min

Servings

4 srv

Difficulty

Easy

Calories

280 kcal

Ingredients

For 4 serving(s)

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories
280kcal
Protein
8.00g
Carbs
32.00g
Fat
14.00g
Fiber
6.00g

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash the eggplants and slice them lengthwise into quarter-inch thick slices

  2. 2

    Sprinkle salt generously on both sides of the eggplant slices and let them sit for 15 minutes to release moisture

  3. 3

    Pat the eggplant slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and salt

  4. 4

    Set up three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with oregano and black pepper

  5. 5

    Coat each eggplant slice in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture

  6. 6

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering

  7. 7

    Fry the coated eggplant slices in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy

  8. 8

    Transfer fried eggplant to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and serve hot with tzatziki and lemon

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