Fried Eggplants Southern Recipe Best

CRISPY FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• Peel eggplant and slice into 1/4 inch slices.
• Add salt to egg and beat.
• Add cheese to breadcrumbs.
• Dip eggplant slices into cornstarch and shake off excess.
• Dip into egg.
• Press breadcrumb onto slices.
• Fry till golden.
• Salt to taste.

BEST CRISPY FRIED EGGPLANT RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Slice eggplant into 1 cm (0.4-inch) slices. Place them in a bowl and sprinkle them with salt. allow them to sit for 30 minutes to render some of their liquid and bitterness. 2. After 30 minutes wash eggplant slices from salt and pat dry with a kitchen towel. 3. In a large bowl/plate place breadcrumbs and sesame seeds. In another bowl beat 2 eggs with pinch salt and pepper. 4. Heal oil in large skillet over high heat. 5. Dip eggplant slices in egg, then in crumbs, and place in hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towel.

PAN-FRIED EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Shake flour, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder together in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag.
• Pour oil into a large iron skillet over medium heat. Coat a handful eggplant slices with the flour mixture. Add to the hot oil; cook until crisp and light brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until other side is browned, 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove slices carefully and move to a plate or cooling rack; cover with paper towels. Repeat with the remaining eggplant slices.

FRIED EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Pour oil to 1/4" depth in skillet. Place on medium heat while you prepare eggplant.
• Place dry ingredients in bowl, stir to combine (Can add a little cayenne if you like). In separate bowl, pour buttermilk. Slice eggplant. Dip each slice in buttermilk and then in meal. Place in hot oil and cook, turning once, until browned on both sides. Remove to paper towel lined plate. Serve hot, with Ranch dressing to dip in, if desired.

FRIED EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Peel 2 small eggplants and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Put 1 cup flour in a shallow bowl, beat 4 eggs in another bowl and put 1 cup breadcrumbs in another. Coat the eggplant in flour, then egg (let any excess drip off), then breadcrumbs. Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the eggplant in batches until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side (add more oil if necessary). Drain on a rack and sprinkle with salt.

CRISP FRIED EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Put the cornstarch, the egg beaten with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the bread crumbs in separate small dishes. Dredge each eggplant slice in the cornstarch, coating it thoroughly and shaking off the excess, coat it with the egg mixture, and dredge it in the bread crumbs, pressing on the crumbs to make them adhere. Transfer the eggplant as it is coated to paper towels and let it dry slightly. In a deep heavy skillet fry the eggplant slices in batches in 1/2 inch of 375°F. oil for 1 minute on each side, or until they are golden brown, and transfer them with tongs to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle the eggplant lightly with the additional salt and serve it with the lemon wedges.

EASY FRIED EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dip eggplant slices in egg, then in crumbs, and place in hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

FRIED EGGPLANT SOUTHERN STYLE RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• 1. Cut eggplant into 1/3 inch slices. 2. Season with salt. 3. Place eggplant slices in colander to drain for 20 minutes. 4. In a shallow dish, whisk egg and buttermilk. 5. On wax paper or cookie sheet, add cornmeal, cornstarch, salt and pepper. 6. Press eggplant slices between paper towels to remove excess moisture. 7. In heavy skillet, heat 1-inch oil to 350 F. 8. Dip eggplant in egg, mixture dredge in cornmeal mixture. Shake off excess. 9. Fry eggplant 2 minutes, turn and fry 1 minute. Eggplant should be golden brown. 10. Drain excess oil, place on paper towels. 11. Season with salt and pepper. 12. Serve immediately.

BEST STUFFED EGGPLANT PARMESAN

Steps:

• Combine all except the prosciutto. Place in fridge.
• Combine the cheese and place in fridge.
• Trim bottom and tops off the eggplant. Cut the eggplant lengthwise into slices about 1/4 inch of thickness. You should get about 10 slices.
• Follow the breading and frying procedure in our recipe mentioned in the notes.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees
• spray a 13x9 pan with pan spray.
• Line each slice of fried eggplant with 1 slice of the prosciutto.
• Next add 2 tablespoons of the filling and the roll the eggplant up into a nice packet.
• Add the rolled eggplant to the greased pan
• Top each stuffed eggplant with 1/4 cup of tomato sauce. You can add more or less depending on your preference.
• Add the cheese topping to each rolled eggplant.
• Place in the oven and cook for 20-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

SOUTHERN BATTERED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• Slice eggplant, not too thin, and place in a colander.
• Salt and let stand for 20 minutes.
• Sift dry ingredients together.
• Combine milk and eggs; beat into dry mixture.
• Dip eggplant into batter and fry in oil at 375° until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels, serve warm.

CRISPY EGGPLANT FRIES

Steps:

• Peel the eggplant using a sharp knife or vegetable peeler. Slice it into 1/4-inch-thick sticks about 3 inches in length.
• Put about 2 inches of oil in a deep, heavy saucepan and heat to 370 F (188 C).
• Put the flour in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, beat the egg with the water. Put the breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
• Sprinkle the eggplant pieces lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Roll the eggplant pieces in the flour, shake off any excess, and then dip into egg mixture. Let excess egg drip off before rolling the strips in the breadcrumbs to coat.
• Fry the coated eggplant pieces in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes, turning them as they cook.
• Transfer the eggplant strips to paper towels to drain and sprinkle lightly with kosher salt. Serve hot with lemon halves or a dip, if desired.