My freezer is stocked with ready to microwave dinners for cold winter nights. My pleasure, and I’m glad they were a success! But your recipe had that yummy crunch! In a second shallow bowl, add the flour. I will have to give this a try Ann and great idea about rice Chex! So happy to read your comment, Mary, and how wonderful to enjoy eggplant straight from your garden! I just make sure they are frozen solid before wrapping or sealing them. Copyright 2020, Fountain Avenue Kitchen. I look forward to the feedback! This has such a good taste and not all that oil! Your recipe is wonderful. Going to try French fried onions on it instead of the panko or others. I made it last week and then lost your recipe… Happily I found it today when I was ready to make it again! But no mayo or dressing is required. To make crispy baked eggplant that your family will love: Once baked we love to dip baked eggplant in warm Marinara Sauce or even leftover Spaghetti Sauce. How to make crispy baked eggplant (aka aubergine) chips: Preheat oven to 425-degrees Fahrenheit. The seasonings may be basic, but the flavor is incredible. I like to salt the eggplant for this recipe as it draws out moisture (and some bitterness) making for a crispy exterior. I’ve already shared the recipe with several friends and family members as it was too good not to pass on. 🙂, We love it and I use flavored panko crumbs and flavored bread crumbs..fantastic. I am going to make it tonight. Larger eggplant can release a lot of water, so you likely just needed to pat them dry after salting. Can I make these in the morning, refrigerate them during the day, then finish baking them for dinner? Top with yogurt, shallots and capers. I never comment on recipes but this was a HIT! Bake until soft on the inside and crispy brown on the outside. I’d send a picture, but there’s no place for it and they’ll probably be devoured soon [first batch still in the oven]. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. Bake until golden brown on the bottom, 17-20 minutes. I loved how this didn’t have any oil or butter so it was that much healthier! If you slice your eggplant a bit thicker, it may need a little bit of extra time to become tender. Prep time was under 10 minutes and the rest of the dinner came together easily while the eggplant was in the oven. In a third bowl combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan, lemon zest, garlic powder and basil. Have you tried other veggies? I love your recipe. Sounds like you dealt perfectly with what you had on hand. We made some for the company potluck and took none home. A friend just gave us 2 rather large eggplants from his garden and I have never cooked them. Awesome, Millie! Next time I’ll top it with mozzarella the last few minutes. I’m happy you approve! I baked them for 15 mins flipped them over and baked for another 10 mins and then added half a slice of spicy cheese to each one, put a dollop of tomoto sauce on top and enjoyed! I intend to check out your other recipes now too. Thanks for your great feedback, Joni, and hope you find many more recipes to enjoy! The dishes froze beautifully. Thank you for mentioning everything you did for others who may read. I did cook my a little longer but just watched them. Thanks for your thoughtful message, Pam, and for mentioning your Keto adaptations for others who may like to try. Thank you. I’m so happy you enjoyed the eggplant recipe and found an option to panko that you enjoy and have readily on hand. It would really enhance the savoriness of this dish. I will try this tonight. I did have a request for chicken fried rice though, and the recipe is on the blog. I am a wine and cheese lover, recipe creator, shopping enthusiast and self-appointed foodie. I’m sure the eggplant will be extra delicious since you grew it yourself! I also might try baking the slices after being dredged in garbanzo bean flour instead of rice chex. You’re very welcome, Dottie. Awesome. Prep … Thanks so much for this fabulous receipe! I bet the green tomatoes were fabulous, too. Also, after baking and letting them cool, I put a little bit of mayo on the top and then a slice of tomato. Can you freeze these after they are made? Next time I need to cut the eggplant thinner and use less Panko bread crumbs, that was my fault. Dip the eggplant slices in the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off. Thanks! For the sauce I used Sriracha sauce and many dabs of Habanero sauce. What a wonderful recipe, simple, straight forward, and most importantly, very delicious. So happy these were a hit, Frank. don’t panic. This was seriously the best eggplant dish I’ve ever had, I used just one medium-large eggplant and only required one egg. The carrot was hard. I bet the horseradish provided great flavor, Mary Lou. Thanks for your recipe. Baked using olive oil. I adhere to Atkins diet, so I crush pork skins in place of bread crumbs or rice crispies. I’m delighted you enjoy these and appreciate the mentions with regard to freezing and using parchment paper. Thanks the whole family ate every bite. Preparation gets a little wacky in my kitchen sometimes, as I was born without the ability to follow a recipe as it is written, but I took closely to heart the part about UNDER COOKING the rounds, and I am so glad I did. I’m so glad you liked! What a wonderful treat you inspired at dinner tonight! I love this recipie! I’ve got some zucchini and yellow squash in the fridge also. Thanks for the great feedback and serving suggestion, Katherine! In fact, I think the skin provides a nice element to the texture. My pleasure, Henry. The eggplant will start to sizzle immediately and will prevent them from soaking up too much oil. What to Serve with this Recipe? Thanks for mentioning your adjustment and I’m delighted it was a success! Yummy! When roasted, eggplant takes on an almost creamy interior and crisp exterior, or, when grilled, it becomes smoky and charred. Brush each side with olive oil and bake for 15 minutes or until golden and crispy. This is a Great way to cook the eggplant! Subscribe to receive weekly recipes and get a FREE Bonus e-book: Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals! I’m sure they will taste particularly good as the weather grows colder! It looked absolutely gorgeous with just a spoon’s worth of sauce over and a sprinkle of chopped parsley. Terrific , super easy, super successful recipe!! Also, if you need to place them in the fridge prior to transporting or baking, I’d refrigerate them uncovered. Thanks for the great feedback! It’s always good to find a new trick! I’m so glad you liked, Sara Jane. Pat. Cooking is great therapy for me. Thank you for recipe. instagram Thank you so much for sharing! I dipped or used a small rubber scraper and used mayonnaise thinned with a little water and blended that well. I’d be tempted to leave them uncovered or loosely covered so they didn’t trap excess moisture. This was perfect. Ann, you’re recipe is spot on delicious! Horse radish sauce sounds amazing. Spray each eggplant flower with olive oil cooking spray. Thanks for sharing these recipe of yours. I’ll try using Panko breadcrumbs next time. Great recipe (made them at least twice)! Sounds perfect, Sammie. Thanks for mentioning your adjustments and I’m thrilled you enjoyed! Flip 1/2 through baking time. Made these tonight but used zucchini instead of eggplant because I had zucchini coming out my ears. Easily the best eggplant I’ve ever tasted, thanks for a winner recipe! Thanks for letting me know, Lynn! I like the way the smaller eggplants taste after baking them. Was going to have it as a healthy snack, it ended up beening lunch. I am hoping to make it this week. I just pulled these out of the oven and they are delicious. Cholesterol 0mg 0%. I’m delighted you discovered eggplant and this recipe! I toasted a slice of bread to make the crumbs. Print. Bake on the bottom rack of the oven for 25 minutes until golden and crispy. Good for bones as well!! Some of the eggplant in the photo had light skin, so they may look like they were peeled. Have you ever tried freezing them? My wonderful other half was quite impressed with how these came out. Love to hear how you make out…and enjoy the GF topping!  🙂, Your email address will not be published. DELISH. It’s a great way to get my family to eat eggplant. Thanks for the comment! Made this tonight using my air fryer. Large eggplant tend to have a high moisture content. I often make this quick recipe — https://fountainavenuekitchen.com/deconstructed-eggplant-parmesan/ — but you could make it as you prefer. Thanks for taking the time to comment! Thanks for the suggestion, Debra. And how lovely that your freezer is stocked with delicious dishes that include produce from your garden. I want to include eggplant into my daily diet! =). I freeze eggplant fried all the time. Not a lover of eggplant but trying to add some new things to my diet. SFG. I wish you much success post surgery! What a wonderful comment…thank you! I made these with what I had on hand after I bought some eggplant from my local vegetable stand. Thanks so much for your comment, Terrell. I did not have crumbs, Rice Chex, parmesan or crackers, So being from the south I used cornmeal and added sea salt,basil,rosemary and oregano. Will have to get some. I double-breaded the sliced eggplant, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly (including the instructions to skip turning and broil instead ;-). I got eggplants in my monthly veg/fruit delivery and this is exactly the recipe I was looking for! youtube. We both like eggplant but I didn’t like making in a fry pan with all the oil. So happy this goes over so well with your family, Tamara! Here’s an easy option, Bershella: https://fountainavenuekitchen.com/basic-marinara/. pinterest (I just don’t like any type of cheese). Hope you love them as much as we do, Ann! Dredge the dipped slices in the Parmesan mixture, pushing down gently to coat well. Required fields are marked *, By submitting this comment you agree to share your name, email address, website and IP address with Spend With Pennies. I love the triumph, Michael. Thanks for your great feedback, Angie, and for your mention of adding the cheese for just those who want it. They don’t tend to use spices and herbs in daily dishes unless making pesto or stuffed tomatoes with mintucia. For an easy-to-prepare, rustic tomato sauce that I love to serve with these tasty bites, follow this recipe link for Speedy Cherry Tomato Sauce. They don’t have the bitter, watery characteristic of larger eggplants, and the thinner diameter allows for bite-size rounds that make perfect poppers whether served as an appetizer or side dish.Â, Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Thoroughly coat a baking sheet with oil. I can’t wait! (When pressed for time, I have simply given the tops a quick broil rather than flipping and cooking for the additional 10 minutes.). These will be perfect for having several little meals during the day. Bake the eggplant slices until they are golden brown on the bottom; about 8 to 10 minutes. Place a halved grape tomato in the center of each eggplant flower. Recipe for marinara sauce to go with this eggplant dish? Serve with marinara or basil avocado yogurt sauce. My pleasure, Marilyn. Most readers have had success with this recipe over the years, so if I can help you troubleshoot, I’d be happy to. Delicious!! Toss until all of the eggplant pieces have been covered by the flour and spice mixture Place the coated eggplant pieces onto a parchment or silicone lined baking sheet. I really like a lot of your recipes. I love how the eggplant got hot all the way through but stayed nice and firm, with a crispy golden-brown crust. I just sent the Rice Chex idea to my daughter who has Celiac disease. I often do this with larger eggplant but skip it when they’re small. Set all three bowls aside. Making this right now with a nice pesto rosa sauce that’s been simmering all day! It’s super crispy while being baked in the oven with minimal oil. No-Sugar Homemade Jam (choose your favorite flavor－even use frozen fruit－in this easy, small batch recipe), Sweet and Sour Crispy Baked Eggplant | Omnivore's Cookbook, Basic Grilled Eggplant – Wine and Wieners, https://fountainavenuekitchen.com/helpful_tips/recipe-calculator-2/, La hamburguesa imposible y otros 5 alimentos para comer menos carne - Notas y Contranotas de Bar y Cocina — Sistema de avisos Otro espacio más de Chicureo, https://fountainavenuekitchen.com/deconstructed-eggplant-parmesan/, https://fountainavenuekitchen.com/basic-marinara/, Crunchy Top Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal (Muffins Optional), 2 pounds small to medium-size eggplant (about 6 depending on exact size), 3/4 cup plain panko breadcrumbs (use Rice Chex crumbs for a gluten-free option), 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Glad they were a hit! Thanks for your helpful and glowing feedback, Jennifer. Made this tonight with eggplant from my garden and already cannot wait to make it again! Amazingly delicious! I think these would get mushy if frozen. Yay! I ran out of bread crumbs so I substituted half of the bread crumbs with crushed crackers (Townhouse). I used smashed crackers instead of panko and reduced the salt. Young eggplants are so good…and I’m delighted you enjoyed the recipe. I’m thrilled this recipe was a hit with both of you! Amazing!! Well, these tasty eggplant recipes are the perfect thing to convert any eggplant into a mouthwatering meal, with undeniably delicious options like caponata flatbread, eggplant tostadas and eggplant fries (yes, fries!). I’ll let you know what the smile factor is soon. And attractive I like very young eggplants. I at first wondered because it uses processed food with the rice chex, but it says they are made from whole grain rice which is evidently the same as brown rice so it is better than a lot of processed, non-gluten food. Terrific news, Linda, and now you have two good ways to enjoy the recipe. Crispy oven baked eggplant cutlets are the perfect Italian side dish. The recipe was very good! In another bowl (a pie plate works well), combine the panko or Rice Chex crumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Do you think cook at my house and put them back in the oven at her place before serving or taking over all breaded and cooking at her house? (You may need to use two sheets.). To Salt Eggplant or not to salt… this is the question! They do taste like they have been fried. Oh yummy! Rice Chex as a gluten-free option to panko or dry breadcrumbs. Thanks for the nice comment, Tamara. eggplant slices being dipped in aquafaba and panko breadcrumbs Place them on a baking sheet with nonstick spray, and bake them for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F. Then, flip them over, add on a spoonful of marinara sauce on each, and bake for another 10 minutes. Thanks for being there for me this morning. Next time I’m going to try it after having peeling the aubergine because I’m not so sure I like how chewy the skin is. It was!!! I did the cherry tomato sauce, too, though I used grape tomatoes as I had those on hand. This is a perfect eggplant recipe! I cook up several eggplant at a time and freeze. Lay them out single layer on cookie sheet. So happy this was a hit for you! I left out the cheese (dr orders) but we plan to dip in marinara!! That way, they won’t become soggy – and drying out a touch may actually improve them slightly. Bake for about 15-20 minutes until the chips are evenly browned. After slicing, salt heavily and stack in colander to allow juices to escape. My sister has a lot of eggplant growing, so I’ll be making these again! Your email address will not be published. We make it weekly in the summer when we have eggplant from the garden. I’ve never cooked eggplant. Am going to try this recipe as side dish for dinner tonight! Eggplant … If you have leftovers, I would refrigerate and lightly reheat in the oven. Since these are thin slices of eggplant they only need about 10 minutes in a hot oven. It makes a crunchy exterior. Great news, Jane! I love that you’re embracing something that hasn’t been a favorite, Christine. People often wonder what flavor the eggplant itself lends the dish. Skin on or off or either? Great way to use up leftover crackers, and the cracker flavors are an easy way to spice the recipe. Crispy oven baked eggplant cutlets are the perfect Italian side dish. Take a look under the search bar and you will likely see it. Hope that helps! I love eggplant and I always fried it but this recipe tops my old way of preparing it and takes half the time and tastes a lot better and healthy for you also. Smells so good! (And it’s one less step to worry about!). So happy you enjoyed and appreciate your comment! 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