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Try this super easy recipe for Fried Eggplant Without Egg (or flour). Truly, neither egg nor flour is necessary for perfectly fried eggplant.  The result is eggplant with a crispy crust and creamy inside.
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Fried Eggplant Without Egg - How To Fry Eggplant Without Flour

Have a surplus of summer eggplant? Try this super easy recipe for Fried Eggplant Without Egg (or flour). Truly, neither egg nor flour is necessary for perfectly fried eggplant.  The result is eggplant with a crispy crust and creamy inside.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fried eggplant, fried eggplant without breadcrumbs, fried eggplant without egg, how to fry eggplant without flour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 57kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 2 - 3 medium eggplant (or as many as you want to use up)
  • Salt
  • Vegetable Oil
  • black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Peel eggplant. Slice into 3/8 inch slices.
    Try this super easy recipe for Fried Eggplant Without Egg (or flour). Truly, neither egg nor flour is necessary for perfectly fried eggplant.  The result is eggplant with a crispy crust and creamy inside.
  • Arrange eggplant in single layer in colander. Sprinkle liberally with salt.
    Try this super easy recipe for Fried Eggplant Without Egg (or flour). Truly, neither egg nor flour is necessary for perfectly fried eggplant.  The result is eggplant with a crispy crust and creamy inside.
  • Let rest for 30 minutes.
    Try this super easy recipe for Fried Eggplant Without Egg (or flour). Truly, neither egg nor flour is necessary for perfectly fried eggplant.  The result is eggplant with a crispy crust and creamy inside.
  • Take paper towels and dry excess moisture off eggplant.
    Try this super easy recipe for Fried Eggplant Without Egg (or flour). Truly, neither egg nor flour is necessary for perfectly fried eggplant.  The result is eggplant with a crispy crust and creamy inside.
  • Add enough oil to large skillet to come 1 inch up the side of pan. Turn to high heat.
  • Once hot, slide in eggplant in one layer.
    Try this super easy recipe for Fried Eggplant Without Egg (or flour). Truly, neither egg nor flour is necessary for perfectly fried eggplant.  The result is eggplant with a crispy crust and creamy inside.
  • Once golden brown, flip and fry the second side.
    Try this super easy recipe for Fried Eggplant Without Egg (or flour). Truly, neither egg nor flour is necessary for perfectly fried eggplant.  The result is eggplant with a crispy crust and creamy inside.
  • Remove to paper towels to drain. Taste, season with black pepper and more salt, if desired.
    Try this super easy recipe for Fried Eggplant Without Egg (or flour). Truly, neither egg nor flour is necessary for perfectly fried eggplant.  The result is eggplant with a crispy crust and creamy inside.

Notes

  • I use regular eggplant or Japanese eggplant for this recipe.
  • Peel the eggplant first. Cut the eggplant into the desired width; I prefer around 3/8 inches.
  • The trick to a crispy fried eggplant is to remove moisture from the eggplant. To do this, salt generously and arrange in a single layer in a colander.  Let is sit for a minimum of 30 minutes.  You'll be surprised how wet it looks after that.  Press out all the excess moisture with paper towels.
  • For the oil, use a vegetable oil that is good for frying.  I either use generic vegetable oil, soybean oil or canola oil.
  • Some of the salt remains after the salting step.  Taste the fried eggplant before adding more salt and black pepper.
  • Try our popular recipe for Old Fashioned Eggplant casserole. 
  • The nutritional information below is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used. It should not be used for specific dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 524mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg