Eggplant (Aubergine) Sticks

This recipe makes a great appetizer, a fun way to eat your eggplant!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 3  lbs eggplants
• 1  cup  Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 3  large eggs, beaten
• 1⁄4 cup milk
•  oil (for frying)

Directions

1. Peel and cut eggplant into 3 X 1/2 inch sticks.
2. Soak in ice water a half hour.
3. Mix breadcrumbs, salt and pepper.
4. Dip eggplant into combined egg and milk, then inches.
5. crumbs; chill 30 minutes.
6. Heat oil to 350°F at a depth of 1 inch in large fry pan and cook sticks 10-12 at a time until golden brown, turning once, about 2 minutes.
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Serve with your favorite dip (ranch, ketchup, marinara, sweet and sour, mayonnaise mixed with soy sauce, etc.).