Crispy Eggplant Bites with Sweet and Sour Sauce Delight!
Crispy Eggplant Bites served with a delicious sweet and sour sauce, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large eggplant, sliced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sweet and sour sauce
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Slice the eggplant into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
- In one bowl, place the flour. In another bowl, place the beaten eggs. In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
- Dip each eggplant slice first in flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the eggplant bites in hot oil until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with sweet and sour sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For a healthier option, bake the eggplant bites instead of frying.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to ensure crispiness.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg