Baked Eggplant Fries

Ingredients

eggplant cut into 1-inch rounds, then into batons

3 medium

all-purpose flour

2 1/4 cup

eggs

6

breadcrumbs

3 cup

garlic powder

3 tsp

dried oregano

3 tsp

kosher salt

to taste

black pepper

to taste

extra virgin olive oil

for coating

Method

1. 01Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with a wire rack and coat with olive oil.
2. 02Trim eggplant and cut into 1-inch rounds. Sprinkle both sides with salt and set aside 20 minutes if time allows. Pat dry, then cut into batons.
3. 03Set up 3 shallow bowls. Add flour to the first. Lightly beat eggs in the second. Mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in the third.
4. 04Dredge eggplant batons in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumb mixture.
5. 05Arrange breaded eggplant on the wire rack in a single layer, spaced apart. Spray or drizzle with olive oil.
6. 06Bake until golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.15 min