Eggplant Batter Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Peel and slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
2. In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, basil, and thyme.
3. In another shallow dish, whisk together the milk and egg.
4. Dip each eggplant slice into the milk and egg mixture, then coat it in the flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour and place the coated eggplant slices on a plate.
5. In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of oil over medium-high heat.
6. Once the oil is hot, carefully add a few eggplant slices to the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
7. Remove the eggplant slices from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain off any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining eggplant slices.
8. Once all the eggplant slices are cooked, serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 266
• Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 52mg
• Sodium: 387mg
• Potassium: 459mg
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 5g
• Protein: 7g

Variations

• Spice it up: Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the flour mixture for a spicy kick.
• Make it gluten-free: Use a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
• Use different spices: Experiment with different spices like curry powder, cumin, or smoked paprika.
• Try different dipping sauces: Serve with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or tzatziki sauce.

Conclusion