• On Oct, 08, 2024
•  ladyrecipes
•  Recipes

87 Cals 4.5 Protein 12 Carbs 3 Fats
PREP TIME:
10 mins
COOK TIME:
15 mins
TOTAL TIME:
25 mins
YIELD:4 SERVINGS
COURSE:Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack
CUISINE:American
These Baked Eggplant Sticks are breaded with Italian breadcrumbs and Parmesan, baked or air-fried until golden, and served with a quick marinara sauce.
INGREDIENTS
10 oz eggplant, from 1 small or 1/2 large
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, (substitute with gluten bread crumbs if GF)
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
1 large egg white
oil spray
1 cup  quick marinara sauce for dipping, optional, extra
INSTRUCTIONS
Oven Directions:
Preheat the oven to 450°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.
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 on the baking sheets. Spray with more oil and bake 10 minutes in the middle rack.
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.
VIDEO
Serving: 1/4 of recipe, Calories: 87kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 4.5g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 2mg, Sodium: 441mg, Fiber: 2.5g, Sugar: 1gBlue Smart Points:3Green Smart Points:3Purple Smart Points:3Points +:2