Crispy Baked Eggplant Fries
These Crispy Baked Eggplant Fries are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional fries. Coated in a flavorful tahini mixture and rolled in sesame seeds, they bake to golden perfection, offering a crunchy outside and tender inside. Perfect as a snack or side dish, they're served with extra tahini or a yogurt dip for added flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant cut into fry-shaped sticks
- 60 g tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika optional
- 2 tbsp water to thin out the tahini
- 8 tbsp sesame seeds white, black, or a mix
- 2 tbsp sesame oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Eggplant: Cut the eggplant into ½-inch thick fries. Sprinkle lightly with salt and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- Make the Tahini Coating: In a bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), garlic powder, smoked paprika, and water until smooth and well combined.
- Coat & Crust the Eggplant: Dip each eggplant fry into the tahini mixture, ensuring an even coat. Roll each coated fry in sesame seeds, pressing gently so they stick.
- Bake Until Crispy: Arrange the coated eggplant fries on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with sesame oil to enhance crispiness. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve & Enjoy: Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as extra tahini sauce, yogurt dip, or a squeeze of lemon for added freshness. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 2.2mg
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