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    Home » Snacks » Fried Eggplant Fries

    Aug 30, 2020 · Modified: Mar 3, 2021 by Mariam Sodawater · This post may contain affiliate links. 6 Comments

    Fried Eggplant Fries

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    5 from 6 votes

    The Fried Eggplant fries are a healthier version of regular fries with fewer calories than a potato. These are lighter fries with a crispy coating and spongy inside. They are simply delicious and no one can detect what is inside.

    Fried Eggplant fries recipe

    I made everyone at home taste these and no one could guess what's inside. But the seeds of eggplant if noticed can make anyone suspicious. The texture is somewhat hollow and bread-like. What more? It is chicken flavored so that is additional taste enhancement. This snack is also great to introduce eggplant to picky eaters. Find the benefits of eating eggplant here.

    What to Serve with Fried Eggplant Fries?

    The fried eggplant fries make yummy snacks as well as a starter. I recommend a spicy mayo garlic dip to go with it. I always make regular potato fries along with these for some variety. Because kids and guests both love variety. Like you won't make only baingan pakora (Eggplant fritter) ever, you'll make all varieties of pakora (vegetable fritter).

    Do you soak Eggplant before frying? Why?

    You need to soak the eggplant in milk and water solution so they don't turn dark. This also helps remove some of the bitterness of the eggplant.

    Fried Eggplanr fries recipe

    Coating and the breading station is a bit of hassle but the good thing is that you can coat the eggplant fries with bread crumb up to two-hour ahead and store in the fridge. Just before serving deep fry them and serve crispy fried eggplant fries hot and fresh.

    How to make Fried Eggplant Fries?

    Take two eggplants.

    Cut two eggplants in fries shape.

    Soak Eggplant fries in milk solution.

    Mix milk, water and salt in a bowl. Soak the eggplant fries in it for 10 minutes.

    Cover it with a plate.

    Cover eggplant fries with plate so they stay soaked properly.

    Flour Coating 

    Make flour coating.

    Mix flour, dry basil leaves and chicken cube in to a smooth powder.

    Coat eggplant fries with flour.

    Wipe excess water from eggplant. Then coat each eggplant fries in flour. Coat all fries in same way.

    Bread Crumbs coating

    Now coat with egg wash and bread crumbs.

    Beat egg, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat each fries in egg wash and then with bread crumbs.

    Egg plant fries are ready to fry.

    Coat all fries similarly. You can fry immediately or you can keep in fridge for 2-4 hours and fry later.

    Fried eggplant fries in a slotted spoon.

    Fry coated eggplant sticks on high heat until golden brown. Fry in small batches. The eggplant fries will puff up a bit. Serve Fried Eggplant fries plain or sprinkle chat masala and serve with spicy mayo garlic dip or Ketchup.

    Hungry for more fries? Check these!

    • Cornflakes Chicken
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    Fried Eggplant fries recipe

    Fried Eggplant Fries Recipe

    Serve hot and crispy. Enjoy with chat masala and ketchup or your favorite dip.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep: 15 minutes
    Cook: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings : 3
    Calories: 386kcal
    Author: Mariam Sodawater
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    Ingredients

    • 2 (200 gram) eggplant

    Soaking solution

    • 2 cups water
    • ½ cup milk
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Flour Coating

    • ½ cup flour
    • 1 chicken cube/bullion, or 1 tablespoon chicken powder
    • ½ teaspoon dry basil leaves

    Bread crumbs Coating

    • 1-2 eggs
    • 1 tablespoon milk
    • a pinch salt
    • a pinch pepper
    • 1 cup bread crumbs
    • Oil, to fry

    Accompaniment

    • Chat Masala
    • Ketchup

    Instructions

    • Mix milk, water and salt in a large bowl set aside.
    • Peel eggplant and cut lengthwise like french fries. Soak eggplant in milk water solution for 10 minutes.
    • Mix all ingredients of flour coating. Wipe excess water from eggplant slices and coat each slice in flour coating.
    • Beat eggs with salt, pepper and milk. Coat each eggplant slice in egg mixture first then coat with bread crumbs.
    •  When all fries are coated, heat oil and deep fry eggplant fries until golden brown. Serve hot with ketchup and chat masala.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 386kcal
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    Comments

    1. Carolyn Copous says

      March 25, 2023 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is fabulous! I didn't have regular bread crumbs so I used seasoned panko bread crumbs that I crushed up before dipping in the bread crumbs. I deep fried what I wanted to eat and then I placed the remaining eggplant strips on a baking sheet and put them in the freezer for an hour. I then placed them in freezer bags so that I can enjoy them later. They were so crispy and so good!

      Reply
      • Mariam Sodawater says

        March 25, 2023 at 10:31 pm

        I'm so glad, I've been thinking to update this beautiful recipe with new photos and video. Thanks for the reminder. Have a nice day.

        Reply
    2. Umm-e-Aimen Taaha says

      September 16, 2020 at 6:03 am

      5 stars
      My family couldn't guess till the last bite, my daughter never eats Brinjal infact any veggie so easily but she also loved it.
      I used wheatbix instead of breadcrumbs, it turned out v well. Thanks alot

      Reply
      • Recipe 52 says

        September 16, 2020 at 6:05 am

        Thanks a lot Umme Aimon for leaving comment. Tell you daughters Mariam aunty loves them.?

        Reply
    3. Saki says

      May 31, 2018 at 6:36 pm

      Innovative receipe. .Thnkz

      Reply
      • Recipe 52 says

        May 31, 2018 at 8:58 pm

        I’m glad you liked. Thanks for the feedback.

        Reply

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