Easy Eggplant Bites (Edit recipe)

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I thought this was a very fun and easy way to enjoy eggplant from our garden! The process is similar to making chicken cutlets if you've ever done so before. Enjoy my easy eggplant fired bites with a side of hot honey. This is a crowd pleaser for sure that will leave you wanting more.

20 minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	1333
Fat:	115 g
Carbohydrates:	79 g
Protein:	8 g
Cholesterol:	5 g
Sodium:	1683 mg
Fiber:	4 g
Sugars:	17 g
Calculated per serving.

Serves: 6

Ingredients

3 whole Eggplant, (I used a mix of white and purple, cubbed)
1.5 cups All Purpose Flour
0.5 cup Gluten Free Italian Bread Crumbs
0.5 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
2 whole Eggs
0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese
0.25 cup Dried Parsley
1 Tbsp Cayenne Pepper
2 Tbsp Salt and Pepper
5 Tbsp Hot Honey (Zoë Olive Oil), (for dipping)
3 cups Vegetable Oil, (for frying)

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Pour oil into a pot or pan for frying and allow to reach a temperature of 350F degrees
Wash, peel, cub your eggplants and set aside in a bowl
In another bowl, crack and beat eggs, set aside
In the last bowl, add your parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, panko bread crumbs, and seasonings; mix well and set aside
Begin by coating your eggplants in flour, then egg, and finally bread crumb mixture
Once the oil is hot enough, slowly place your eggplant into the oil
Remove from oil when the eggplants turn golden brown
Put aside onto a cooling wrack or plate with papper towel to soak up excess oil
Repeat process until no eggplant is left
Serve with extra salt and pepper to taste and dunk into your hot honey!