CRISPY OVEN-FRIED EGGPLANT

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We love fried eggplant in the summer when they are in season. This recipe comes from a "Southern Living" cookbook

Provided by Luby Luby Luby

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h39m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup self rising flour
1/2 cup self-rising cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
ground cayenne pepper, to taste
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Sprinkle both sides of eggplant rounds evenly with salt.
  • Place on layers of paper towels and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Rinse and pat dry.
  • Soak eggplant in buttermilk about 30 minutes.
  • Combie flour and next 4 ingredients.
  • Drain eggplant slices and dredge in flour mixture.
  • Pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches into large cast iron skillet.
  • Heat to 375 degrees.
  • Fry eggplant 3 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.7, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 1.6, Sodium 952.6, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 5.6, Protein 5.3

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