# Baked Eggplant Fries

A delicious and healthy snack, these baked eggplant fries are coated in a flavorful rub and baked until crispy.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Snack
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- baking sheet
- parchment-lined baking sheet
- bowl

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTiU5y4APCg/?igsh=MTI0NXVtamRxNjVueg==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5fd0dfb3-001e-4bab-a461-34652b018db9
- Extracted: 2026-01-31

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