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Crispy Eggplant Parmesan Fries

The cheesy flavor and crispy crust on these eggplant "fries" is just like fried eggplant Parmesan, but with a fraction of the oil. They're the perfect appetizer for Italian night! Dip these crispy fries into a big hot bowl of your favorite marinara.

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large egg whites
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 12-ounce eggplant, cut into "fries" about 1/2 inch square and 3 inches long

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place a wire rack on a large rimmed baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray.

  2. Spread flour in a shallow dish such as a pie pan. Lightly whisk egg whites in another shallow dish. Combine panko, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a third shallow dish.

  3. Dredge eggplant sticks in the flour, shaking off excess. Next dredge in the egg whites and finally, dredge in the panko mixture, turning to coat well, Transfer to the prepared rack. Coat all sides with cooking spray. Bake until browned and crispy, about 15 minutes. Serve with your favorite marinara, if desired.