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Spicy Eggplant Parm

I love eggplants. One of my favorite Italian dishes in eggplant parmesan. I have been making this recipe for many years during the holidays. I am excited to share with you a written out version. It is eggless and so yum.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Seasoned Breadcrumbs

  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp red crushed pepper

Slurry

  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika

Eggplant Parm

  • 4 baby eggplants
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 jalapeños sliced
  • 1 jar pasta sauce store bought
  • 1 tbsp parmesan cheese optional
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning garnish
  • 1 tsp red crushed pepper garnish
  • 2 cups oil (for deep frying) canola
  • salt for eggplant bath
  • cold water for eggplant bath

Instructions

  • Make the seasoned breadcrumbs using the ingredients listed. Set aside.
  • Make slurry using the ingredients listed. Set aside.
  • Slice baby eggplant in 1 inch circles. Place them in a large bowl with water and salt.
  • Place each washed eggplant round in between a paper towel on a tray or dish to ensure water is released.
  • Take each dried eggplant round and dip in slurry (both sides).
  • Then immediately, dip in seasoned breadcrumbs (both sides).
  • Place on tray or dish until you finish coating all the eggplants.
  • Heat oil in a pot for deep frying.
  • Carefully place each coated eggplant round in oil and deep fry.
  • Alternatively, you can air fry each eggplant round for 10 mins on 400℉.
  • Then place each fried eggplant on a paper towel lined dish or tray.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • On a baking tray, spread some pasta sauce and then place fried eggplant, topped with arrabbiata sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, red crushed pepper, Italian seasoning and sliced jalapeños.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until all cheese has melted.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

I get my baby eggplants from Costco. Keep eggplants in salt water bath for at least 20 minutes. You can use chickpea or rice flour as an alternative to APF. You can also use an air fryer. For store bought pasta sauce, I love Rao's Homemade Arrabbiata sauce.