eggplant sticks (baked or air fryer)

Dinner
These Baked Eggplant Sticks are breaded with Italian breadcrumbs and Parmesan, baked or air-fried until golden, and served with a quick marinara sauce.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz eggplant, from 1 small or 1/2 large
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
  • 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, (substitute with gluten bread crumbs if GF)
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg white
  • oil spray
  • 1 cup  quick marinara sauce for dipping, optional, extra

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly spray with oil.
  2. Place eggplant strips in a bowl and season with olive oil, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a bowl, and egg whites in another.