Crispy Fried Eggplant - An Easy Appetizer or Side Dish
You will love this tasty crispy fried eggplant dish which tastes even better than meat. Dip it in our favorite dip and have it as an appetizer or with Spaghetti Marinara.
Equipment
- 1 whisk or a fork
Ingredients
Pan-Fried Eggplant
- 1 medium eggplant
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
The Dip
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 clove grated garlic
- 1/3 cup chopped chives
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- freshly ground pepper and salt to taste
Instructions
Crispy fried eggplant
- Cut the eggplant into even slices.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt. Add the panko crumbs to the other bowl.
- Dip the slices of eggplant first in the whisked egg and then in the panko crumbs.
- Heat up the olive oil in a large frying pan.
- Place the crumbed eggplant in the pan and gently fry on both sides until golden brown. Make sure to fry them on low to medium heat. You don't want them burned.
The dip
- Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Season to taste. Serve alongside the fried eggplant slices.
- Enjoy!
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