SPICY CAJUN DEEP FRIED EGGPLANT

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Make and share this Spicy Cajun Deep Fried Eggplant recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ck2plz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large eggplant, cut into 1/8 inch slices
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
3 drops hot sauce (Tabasco)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, the cornmeal, and the spices. Whisk to combine. In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs, the milk, and the hot sauce.
  • Dip the eggplant slices first into the cornmeal mixture, then into the egg mixture, then back into the cornmeal mixture. Place on a metal baking sheet.
  • Heat the oven to 200°F Place an empty baking sheet in the oven.
  • Meanwhile, in a large, heavy (cast iron is best) skillet, heat 2 - 3 inches of vegetable oil over medium high heat to 350°F If the oil begins to smoke, remove the skillet from the heat until it cools down slightly.
  • With tongs, carefully drop 3 - 5 of the coated eggplant slices into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd or the eggplant will simmer and not crisp up. Cook the eggplant until golden, then carefully turn over, about 2 minutes on each side.
  • Drain briefly on paper towels. To keep warm until serving, place the fried eggplant slice in a single layer on the baking sheet in the oven.
  • Allow the oil to return to 350°F before frying up the next batch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.1, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 216.5, Sodium 1098.3, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 7.3, Protein 23.6

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