EGGPLANT PARM BITES

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Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups Vegetable or peanut oil for frying
1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 eggs, beaten slightly
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 eggplant, cut into 1" cubes
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
1 pinch coarse salt, for finishing
1 cup marinara sauce, for dipping

Steps:

In a small pot, heat 3" of oil to 350 degrees. Line a large plate with paper towels.
Prepare 3 shallow bowls: in first, whisk flour with salt, black pepper and cayenne to combine; in second, whisk eggs; in third, mix breadcrumbswith parmesan to combine.
Working in batches, dip the eggplant pieces first into the flour mixture, then into the eggs, and then into the breadcrumbs. Continue until al the eggplant pieces are coated.
Fry the eggplant piece until they are golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove them from oil and transfer to prepared plate. Drain on paper towels.
Garnish with parsley and coarse salt, and serve immediately with a side of warm marinara sauce for dipping.