Crispy Eggplant Fries
Did you know that in the summer, up to 70% of Heinen’s Produce department is from local and Midwest farms? Eggplant comes from local farms, and it’s so delicious in the summer! We love these crispy eggplant fries that can be made in the air fryer or oven.
Christina Musgrave of Tasting with Tina
Christina Musgrave of Tasting with Tina
Recipe - Heinen's of Rocky River
Crispy Eggplant Fries
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings9
Cook Time20 Minutes
Ingredients
1 Fresh Eggplant, cut into ‘fries’
2 Heinen’s Cage Free Eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. Heinen’s Garlic Powder
1 tsp. Heinen’s Onion Granules
1 tsp. Salt
½ tsp. Black pepper
½ cup Heinen’s Bread crumbs
½ cup Heinen’s Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 cup Heinen’s Marinara, for serving
Fresh basil, for serving
Fresh oregano, for serving
Directions
Oven directions
- Preheat the oven to 425F. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk eggs in a shallow dish. Place flour in a separate shallow dish.
- Combine 1 Tsp. Heinen’s Garlic Powder, 1 Tsp. Heinen’s Onion Powder, 1 Tsp. Salt, 1/2 Tsp. Black pepper, 1/2 cup Heinen’s Breadcrumbs, and 1/2 cup Heinen’s Grated Parmesan Cheese in a third shallow dish.
- Dredge eggplant fries in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture until all fries are coated and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then flip and bake an additional 10 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve with Heinen’s Marinara, fresh basil, and fresh oregano.
Air fryer directions
- Whisk eggs in a shallow dish. Place flour in a separate shallow dish.
- Combine 1 Tsp. Heinen’s Garlic Powder, 1 Tsp. Heinen’s Onion Powder, 1 Tsp. Salt, 1/2 Tsp. Black pepper, 1/2 cup Heinen’s Breadcrumbs, and 1/2 cup Heinen’s Grated Parmesan Cheese in a third shallow dish.
- Dredge eggplant fries in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture until all fries are coated and place in a greased air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400F for 15 minutes.
- Serve with Heinen’s Marinara, fresh basil, and fresh oregano.
15 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
9
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 9 servings
Eggplant, 0.9 Pound
$1.79 avg/ea$1.99/lb
Heinen's Cage Free Grade A Large White Eggs, 12 Each
$3.99$0.33 each
Gold Medal All-Purpose Flour, 5 Pound
$5.69$1.14/lb
Heinen's Organic Garlic Powder, 2.6 Ounce
$5.99$2.30/oz
Heinen's Onion Granules, 2.3 Ounce
$4.99$2.17/oz
Heinen's Mediterranean Sea Salt Grinder, 4.6 Ounce
$5.99$1.30/oz
Heinen's Ground Black Pepper, 1.9 Ounce
$4.99$2.63/oz
Heinen's Plain Bread Crumbs, 15 Ounce
$2.79$0.19/oz
Heinen's Grated Parmesan Cheese Cup, 5 Ounce
$3.29$0.66/oz
Heinen's Marinara Sauce, 16 Ounce
$6.99$0.44/oz
Fresh Basil, 0.67 Ounce
$2.99$4.46/oz
Fresh Oregano, 0.75 Ounce
$3.19$4.25/oz
Directions
Oven directions
- Preheat the oven to 425F. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk eggs in a shallow dish. Place flour in a separate shallow dish.
- Combine 1 Tsp. Heinen’s Garlic Powder, 1 Tsp. Heinen’s Onion Powder, 1 Tsp. Salt, 1/2 Tsp. Black pepper, 1/2 cup Heinen’s Breadcrumbs, and 1/2 cup Heinen’s Grated Parmesan Cheese in a third shallow dish.
- Dredge eggplant fries in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture until all fries are coated and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then flip and bake an additional 10 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve with Heinen’s Marinara, fresh basil, and fresh oregano.
Air fryer directions
- Whisk eggs in a shallow dish. Place flour in a separate shallow dish.
- Combine 1 Tsp. Heinen’s Garlic Powder, 1 Tsp. Heinen’s Onion Powder, 1 Tsp. Salt, 1/2 Tsp. Black pepper, 1/2 cup Heinen’s Breadcrumbs, and 1/2 cup Heinen’s Grated Parmesan Cheese in a third shallow dish.
- Dredge eggplant fries in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture until all fries are coated and place in a greased air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400F for 15 minutes.
- Serve with Heinen’s Marinara, fresh basil, and fresh oregano.