Shelly's Recipe

FRIED EGGPLANT

Category: Eggplant

Seasoning mix
1 1/8 tsps salt
3/4 tsp paprika
2 tsp white pepper
3 tsp onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, dried thyme, dried basil
1 cup raw eggplant, peeled and chopped
2 cup flour and bread crumbs
2 cup milk
1 egg
Oil for frying

In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the seasoning mix, mixing thoroughly. Sprinkle 2 teaspoon of the mixture evenly on the eggplants. Place the flour in a small bowl and the bread crumbs in a second bowl.

Add 1 tsp of the seasoning mix to the flour and 1 tsp of the mixture to the bread crumbs, mix well.

In a separate small bowl combine the milk and egg, blend well.

Heat 1-inch of oil in a cast-iron french fryer to 350. Dredge the eggplant in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess. Then coat the eggplant with the milk mixture, and then dredge in the bread crumbs, shaking off the excess. Fry the eggplant approximately 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.