Healthy Baked Eggplant Fries
Indulge in these guilt-free baked eggplant fries that satisfy cravings with a nutritious twist. Tender eggplant slices are coated in a blend of whole wheat breadcrumbs and nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor, then baked until perfectly crisp. These veggie-packed sticks make a fantastic appetizer or snack, especially when paired with a zesty dipping sauce.
ingredients
- 1 large eggplant, sliced into fry shapes
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil spray or a light drizzle of olive oil
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2.
Set up a breading station with two shallow bowls: one with whole wheat flour and another with a mixture of whole wheat panko breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- 3.
Dip each eggplant slice into the whole wheat flour, shaking off the excess, then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure it sticks well.
- 4.
Arrange the coated eggplant fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5.
Lightly spray or drizzle with olive oil for added crispiness.
- 6.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crunchy.
- 7.
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve alongside your favorite dipping sauce.
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