Baked "Fried" Breaded Eggplant
Description
This easy oven-fried eggplant recipe is a baked version of breaded eggplant slices for a family-favorite side dish that you can season your way!
Ingredients
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3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
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2 cups dry unseasoned bread crumbs
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon dried basil, or to taste
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 eggs
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1 splash water
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1 eggplant, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; coat with about 1 teaspoon olive oil.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. To further brown the breading, turn on the broiler and broil until the desired color is reached.