I’ve made baked polenta fries, butternut squash fries, sweet potato fries, parsnip fries, and most recently, carrot fries.
Somehow, I never considered turning the creamy, yet industrious egglplant into a fry. How could I reduce this versatile vegetable to cutlet form?
Tonight, I decided the time had come!
Preheat oven to broil (high).
Cut eggplant into fry shaped sticks. Coat lightly with your choice of oil and seasoning.
Broil for 20-30 minutes, turning several times, until all the fries are crispy and blackened and don’t look soggy in spots.
Season again and serve with something to dip them in 
These fries made a nice accompaniment to tonight’s salad! They were crunchy on the outside, fluffy and creamy on the inside. These would be extra good if they were breaded with balsalmic vinaigrette and some panko crumbs. Dankles!
I’ll be back tomorrow with my menu plan and meal prep post for this week. I hope you’re enjoying Sunday – the best day of the week! xox
Posted by Erica on October 11, 2009 at 6:22 pm
I saw Meghann make eggplant fries and I’ve been wanting to try them ever since! Yours look like they turned out amazing. Nice work chica!
Posted by Heather on October 11, 2009 at 6:23 pm
You’re kind of a genius, Erin. Balsamic eggplant fries will be made soon! Yum.
Posted by maya on October 11, 2009 at 6:32 pm
love this idea so genus and creative…i have a big ol’ eggplant in my fridge and i wasnt sure what to make with it,..NOW i know! fries!
they look so good, healthy and easy! maybe a tzkiki sauce for dipping wold be good hmmm ? 
xo
maya
Posted by Kristen on October 11, 2009 at 6:41 pm
Last week I made eggplant fries and encrusted them with almond meal. The toasty almond crunch…A-mazing!!
Posted by Lynn (The Actors Diet) on October 11, 2009 at 6:51 pm
you little genius! of course eggplant can be made into fries – why have we nevr thought of this before!?
Posted by Simone @ P:T on October 11, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Mmmm, so yummy looking!
Posted by One Healthy Apple on October 11, 2009 at 7:04 pm
Lovely eggplant fries! Every time I try to make any kind of eggplant I mess up- this might even work for me!
Posted by jenngirl on October 11, 2009 at 7:07 pm
You would be so proud of how I spent my Sunday…lazing in bed with crosswords and a little bit of homework, only leaving the house once for groceries
Twas delightful.
I’ve never tried eggplant, but I have a feeling anything in roasty fry form would be scrumptuous!
Posted by Devan Newman on October 11, 2009 at 7:10 pm
brilliant! these sound delicious
Posted by glidingcalm on October 11, 2009 at 7:18 pm
crunchy? really?
Posted by Anna on October 11, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Oooo yum. Yes, please.
Posted by Rebeca on October 11, 2009 at 11:21 pm
There’s a place in my ‘hood that makes eggplant fries with marinara as a dip… No lie it’s the reason I moved to this area of Metro DC… Thanks for the “home” version- needed it!
Posted by Justine on October 12, 2009 at 5:58 am
YUM!! What A great idea! I love me some fries. Gonna have to try these
Have a great Monday
~Justine
Posted by Shelby on October 12, 2009 at 6:45 am
I might just have to go get an eggplant today! Yum!
Posted by Pure2Raw Twins on October 12, 2009 at 7:01 am
Just bought some eggplant for my BF. I might just have to give these eggplant fries a try for him. Thanks for sharing. Hope you have a great week.
Posted by Shannon on October 12, 2009 at 7:33 am
yes yes, i’ve been meaning to make these, too
Posted by Krista on October 12, 2009 at 7:38 am
Those fries make me wish I liked eggplant. Is it weird that it’s the ONLY veg I do not like???
Posted by Kristie on October 12, 2009 at 8:20 am
GOOD!! I never really buy eggplant cause I never really know what I want to do with it. But NOW I DO!
Posted by elise on October 12, 2009 at 8:53 am
i wish i had an oven that didnt set off the smoke alarm within 3 seconds of turning it on…mail some to me?
Posted by Jenny on October 12, 2009 at 9:13 am
can I get these supersized? these fries are epiccccccc!
Posted by Tina on October 12, 2009 at 9:23 am
That’s pretty genius. I haven’t had eggplant in forever!
Posted by Gena on October 12, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Yum! Can’t wait to try these.
Posted by misstiffie on October 13, 2009 at 9:13 am
omg i need to make these asap!!! <3
Posted by Diana (Soap & Chocolate) on October 13, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Woman, you had me at eggplant. Well, actually, you had me at “Erin:”, but that’s just a given, natch. Kiss kiss.
I must have any and all things eggplant!
Posted by theskinnyplate on October 14, 2009 at 12:23 am
I know sweet potato fries, but eggplant fries?? That caught my attention. Gotta try it sometime.
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