This oven-fried eggplant is a delicious alternative to deep-fried eggplant; easy and quick to make in the oven! I came up with this idea when looking for an easier way to make this family favorite!
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
289 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; coat with about 1 teaspoon olive oil.
Step 3
Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Combine eggs with a splash of water in a separate shallow dish.
Step 4
Dip eggplant slices in egg mixture, 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.
Ingredients
2 eggs
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
¼ teaspoon dried basil, or to taste
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 splash water
2 cups dry unseasoned bread crumbs
1 eggplant, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
