baked eggplant sticks
These Baked Eggplant Sticks are breaded with Italian breadcrumbs and Parmesan, baked or air-fried until golden. They are perfect served as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.
Servings: 4
Calories: 99kcal
Equipment
- oven
Ingredients
- 10 oz eggplant from 1 small or 1/2 large
- 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 large egg white
- oil spray
Instructions
- Oven Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly spray with oil.
- Place eggplant strips in a bowl and season with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- How To make eggplant sticks
- Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a bowl, and egg whites in another.
- Dip a few strips of eggplant at a time into the egg whites, then into the breadcrumbs. Using a fork, remove eggplant from crumbs and place them on the baking sheets. Spray with more oil and bake 10 minutes in the middle rack.
- These Baked Eggplant Sticks are breaded with Italian breadcrumbs and Parmesan, baked or air-fried until golden.
- Turn over and bake an additional 5 minutes, or until golden. Serve hot.
- Air Fryer Directions:
- Cook in batches, putting the sticks in the basket in an even layer, careful not to overcrowd it. Spritz with olive oil spray. Air Fry at 350F for 10 minutes, turning halfway.
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 545mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg