Crispy Sesame Fried Eggplant
Crunchy, golden, and packed with flavor — this Crispy Sesame Fried Eggplant is your new go-to snack or appetizer! Tender eggplant slices are dipped in a fragrant spiced batter, coated in crunchy panko and sesame seeds, then fried until perfectly crispy. Easy to make and totally addictive!
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants
- 80 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- salt to taste
- 130-150 ml cold water additional 1-2 tbsp more if needed
- 100 g panko breadcrumbs or more if needed
- 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
- Neutral oil for frying sunflower or canola
Instructions
- Slice the eggplants into 1–1.5 cm thick rounds. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 20–30 minutes, then pat dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, coriander, curry powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Slowly add cold water, whisking until smooth and slightly thick.
- In another bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with white and black sesame seeds.
- Dip each eggplant slice into the batter, letting excess drip off, then press into the panko-sesame mix for an even coating.
- Heat oil in a pan to 170–180°C. Fry eggplant slices in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your favorite dip and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 190gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 44.6gProtein: 7.4gFat: 16.1gSaturated Fat: 2.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.2gSodium: 154mgPotassium: 375mgFiber: 5.6gSugar: 5.1gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 2.8mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2.2mg
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