Best Crisp Eggplant Aubergine Chips Recipes

CRISP EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CHIPS

Steps:

• Stir together sugar, cornstarch, panko and salt in a wide shallow bowl.
• Cut eggplant crosswise into paper thin round slices with an adjustable blade slicer (a mandoline).
• Fill a deep 10-12 inch heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) halfway with oil and heat over moderate heat until it registers 360 degrees on a thermometer.
• Dredge one fourth of slices in cornstarch mixture, tossing until throrougly coated and lightly pressing to help coating adhere, then gently shake in sieve to remove excess.
• Fry coated slices in oil, turning and separating with a slotted spoon, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Transfer eggplant chips with a wire-mesh or slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then season lightly with salt.
• Coat and fry remaining slices in 3 batches in same manner, returning oil to 350 degrees between batches.
• Chisps will crisp as they cool.
• Serve at room temperature.
• Chips can be made up to 2 hours ahead and kept at room temperature.

EGGPLANT CHIPS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat; coat generously with cooking spray. Slice a firm Japanese eggplant 1/16 to 1/8 inch thick using a mandoline. Arrange on the baking sheet in a single layer; coat the eggplant with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt. Bake at 250 degrees F, 50 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through. Flip the slices; continue baking until browned, about 20 more minutes. Transfer the chips to a rack to cool.

CRISP EGGPLANT CHIPS

Steps:

• Stir together confectioners sugar, cornstarch, panko, and salt in a wide shallow bowl. Cut eggplant crosswise into paper-thin rounds with slicer.
• Fill a deep 10- to 12-inch heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) halfway with oil and heat over moderate heat until it registers 360°F on thermometer.
• Dredge one fourth of slices in cornstarch mixture, tossing until thoroughly coated and lightly pressing to help coating adhere, then gently shake in sieve to remove excess.
• Fry coated slices in oil, turning and separating with a slotted spoon, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer eggplant chips with a wire-mesh or slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then season lightly with salt. Coat and fry remaining slices in 3 batches in same manner, returning oil to 360°F between batches. Chips will crisp as they cool. Serve at room temperature.

EGGPLANT CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with nonstick foil and spray them with olive oil spray.
• Using a sharp knife, slice the eggplants very thinly, into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
• Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Spray them with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
• Bake the chips in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
• Remove from the oven, turn to the other side, spray with more oil, and bake until browned and crispy, 10-15 more minutes.*

CRISPY FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• Peel eggplant and slice into 1/4 inch slices.
• Add salt to egg and beat.
• Add cheese to breadcrumbs.
• Dip eggplant slices into cornstarch and shake off excess.
• Dip into egg.
• Press breadcrumb onto slices.
• Fry till golden.
• Salt to taste.