How to Cook Appetizing Romano Eggplant Fries

Romano Eggplant Fries.

You can cook Romano Eggplant Fries using 9 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Romano Eggplant Fries

1. Prepare 1 small of eggplant-washed, cut in half and then cut again into 1/2" thick strips lengthwise.
2. It's 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs).
3. Prepare 2 tbsp of freshly grated romano cheese (or parmesan cheese).
4. Prepare 1 tsp of red pepper flakes.
5. You need 1/2 tsp of garlic powder.
6. Prepare 1/2 tsp of parsely flakes.
7. Prepare 1/4 tsp of salt & pepper.
8. It's 2 of eggs.
9. Prepare 3/4 cup of buttermilk (or regular milk).

Romano Eggplant Fries step by step

1. Preheat oven to 450°..
2. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with either parchment paper or foil. Set aside..
3. Wash and cut eggplant (you can peel it at this point but I personally prefer the skin on) in half. Cut again into 1/2" strips lengthwise..
4. Mix breadcrumbs with romano cheese and seasonings in a medium sized bowl..
5. In another bowl add buttermilk and eggs. Whisk until well combined..
6. Roll the eggplant strips in the buttermilk mixture then into the breadcrumb mixture. Coat well..
7. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned..
8. Garnish with an extra sprinkle of romano cheese and serve with your favorite marinara sauce (I loveee Barilla's marinara sauce...yum!) or ranch dressing on the side. Enjoy!.