Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 medium eggplant
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup butter (coconut oil or other cooking oil)

Instruction

  • Slice eggplant into 1/3 inch thick slices and arrange in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and let sit 30 minutes.
  • Blot eggplant dry with a paper towel.
  • In a shallow bowl, whisk egg.
  • In a larger bowl, whisk together almond flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 to 2 tbsp butter or oil over medium heat.
  • Dip each slice of eggplant in egg, shaking off excess, then dredge in almond flour mixture and shake off excess.
  • Working in batches, arrange eggplant slices in skillet and fry until coating is browned and crisp, a few minutes per side. Remove and let drain on a paper towel lined plate.
  • Add more oil and more eggplant slices to the pan. You may need to do 3 or even 4 batches, depending on the size of your skillet.