Baked Eggplant Fries

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the eggplant into fries or fingers. Sprinkle with salt and let them sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
  2. 2Cut the eggplant into fries or fingers. Sprinkle with salt and let them sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
  3. 3Cut the eggplant into fries or fingers. Sprinkle with salt and let them sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
  4. 4Meanwhile, prepare the rub: mix sesame seeds, cornstarch, paprika, dried basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  5. 5Meanwhile, prepare the rub: mix sesame seeds, cornstarch, paprika, dried basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  6. 6Meanwhile, prepare the rub: mix sesame seeds, cornstarch, paprika, dried basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  7. 7Pat the eggplant dry with paper towels.
  8. 8Pat the eggplant dry with paper towels.
  9. 9Pat the eggplant dry with paper towels.
  10. 10Toss the eggplant with olive oil, then sprinkle the rub on top and mix so all pieces are coated.
  11. 11Toss the eggplant with olive oil, then sprinkle the rub on top and mix so all pieces are coated.
  12. 12Toss the eggplant with olive oil, then sprinkle the rub on top and mix so all pieces are coated.
  13. 13Spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  14. 14Spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  15. 15Spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  16. 16Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through if desired, until golden and slightly crisp.
  17. 17Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through if desired, until golden and slightly crisp.
  18. 18Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through if desired, until golden and slightly crisp.

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant
  • 1 eggplant
  • 1 eggplant
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Equipment

baking sheetparchment-lined baking sheetbowl

Tips

  • Pat the eggplant dry with paper towels after salting to ensure crispiness.
  • Flip the eggplant fries halfway through baking if desired, until golden and slightly crisp.