Baked "Fried" Breaded Eggplant

Name: Baked "Fried" Breaded Eggplant
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 2 cups dry unseasoned bread crumbs; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste; 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste; 0.25 teaspoon dried basil, or to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 eggs; 1 splash water; 1 eggplant, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

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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!

Recipe by Sunnydae

Updated on September 20, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 cups dry unseasoned bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
¼ teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
¼ teaspoon dried basil, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 eggs
1 splash water
1 eggplant, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; coat with about 1 teaspoon olive oil.
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.
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.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Tips

If desired brownness is not achieved with baking, you can always put the pan under the broiler until desired brownness is reached.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

289	Calories
9g	Fat
40g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 289
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 9mg	3%
Sodium 549mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 40g	14%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 213mg	16%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 124mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.