Baked Eggplant Fries are delicious and healthy upscaled French fries that will wow your family and impress your guests!
This week’s #SundaySupper theme is Fancy Appetizers, but after that munch-fest of a football game last week, I wanted to make sure I came up with something decently healthy.
I really love eggplant, but I don’t serve it nearly as often as I should. I do the same with spaghetti squash. These are both wonderful vegetables that should have a prominent and regular place in our meal rotations! I need to get on the schtick with that.
This recipe can be served as an appetizer, or you can use it as a side dish for a family meal. The fries themselves are pretty tasty, but I really love them with the Basil Dipping Sauce! It has a bit of kick to it, but you can customize to your taste by adjusting the amount of ground chipotle.
The Basil Dipping Sauce is made with mayonnaise, so you do have to be careful about how much you use if you are trying to watch your calories. The good news is that there is so much flavor in the sauce, you can definitely use light or fat-free mayo if you want and no one will be the wiser.
Either way, though, don’t go overboard with the sauce to keep the fries on the healthy side!
Baked Eggplant Fries with Basil Dipping Sauce #SundaySupper
Ingredients
For the eggplant fries:
- 2 medium eggplants
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 teaspoon dried basil flakes
For the dipping sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (can use light mayo if desired)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Slice eggplants into rounds about 3/4 inch thick, and then slice the rounds into wedges about 1 inch wide.
- Place the eggplant wedges into a large bowl, then drizzle the olive oil and toss until well distributed.
- Add the garlic salt, pepper, cornstarch, and dried basil flakes and toss again.
- Place the fries on a wire rack on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- While the fries are baking, make the dipping sauce by combining the mayonnaise, basil, garlic, lemon juice, ground chipotle, and salt in a small bowl. Chill the sauce until the fries are done.
- For crisper fries, place under the broiler for 3-4 minutes after baking (watch that they don't burn!)
- Serve immediately.
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Jersey Girl Cooks says
I love eggplant and these are perfect to snack on!
Liz says
I love this healthy, yummy option for any gathering!
cheri says
HI Kristin, what a great idea, never would of thought of this on my own. I bet these “fries” are delicious.
Krista says
I’ve never been a big fan of eggplant but these sound really good! I love basil so I know I’ll like the dipping sauce… I’ll have to try these!
Monica says
I’m crazy about eggplant fries and I must try that basil dipping sauce!
Carlee says
What a delicious combination! I need some fun new ways to cook eggplant and this looks like a perfect recipe to try!
Deanna says
I love this!! Looks sooo good!!
Caroline says
I love eggplant and these sound so my kind of appetizer. Yum!
Wendy Klik says
You can’t go wrong with roasted eggplant and that sauce sounds to die for.
Barrie says
I love veggies so this eggplant version is right up my alley- I wouldn’t have thought to use cornstarch, but I bet that helps give them a bit of crunch~
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
I love eggplant and would never have thought of making fries with them! Looks delicious and pinned for later! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner Link up!
Heather says
I love eggplant so much and these fries look delicious!! I usually use greek yogurt instead of mayo in dips in order to cut calories, and I’m sure your dip recipe would be just as good with greek yogurt instead of mayo. I’ll have to try it out sometime and let you know!
Kristin King says
I think Greek yogurt is an awesome idea! Definitely interested to hear how it turns out! 🙂
Robin says
You know, I’ve never had eggplant, but this makes me want to try it. We’d love for you to share this at our party the Creative Muster. Robin | Fluster Buster
Melissa Ruddy says
Love this. I thought initially it would be more complicated but after reading how simple the directions are it is totally doable. Pinning to try with my next visit to the farmersmarket
Linda says
Yummy! Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend.
Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda
Alison's Allspice says
What a great way to use eggplant! I love the dip as well, basil is my favorite herb. I found you at the This is How We Roll Link Up!
Christine says
I am intrigued now, those look wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at the DI & DI Link Party, we loved having you!
Have a great day.
Carol says
I usually do eggplant slices – I’ll have to try fries.
Cristina at Ava's Alphabet says
Yum! I can’t stop thinking about this recipe. It looks amazing. Pinned and sharing. Thank you for joining us at Family Joy Blog Link-Up Party. I hope you will join our next party starting Sunday at noon EST.
Jhuls says
I am craving for eggplants now and this one looks something that could satisfy that cravings! Thanks for sharing!
Angie ~ ambient wares says
Sounds amazing. I love eggplant, hubs not so much but, more for me! Thanks for sharing with us at Funtastic Friday! Pinning
Margy says
I bookmarked this recipe, two of my fav ingredients combined (eggplants and basil)” Thanks for being at FF this week!
Miz Helen says
Your Eggplant Fries are such a great idea and they look delicious! We always love your recipes at Full Plate Thursday, thanks so much for sharing them with us!
Miz Helen
Shawna Lee says
How do you get the eggplant to be crispy? Mine turned out good but on the soft side.
Kristin King says
You may need to make them a little thinner, and/or make your oven a little hotter. Hopefully you used the cornstarch, because that helps as well. Thanks for stopping by!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook says
I love this healthy dish! Thanks for sharing! x
Cathy says
I love eggplant and this looks like a delicious way to serve it!
Erlene says
Omgosh, I love egg plant too and I don’t know why I never thought to serve it up as fries. Thanks for sharing your recipe on Merry Monday. Pinned it.
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Looks just as delicious as the first time I saw this!! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner Party!
Theresa says
I bet these are really good. Pinned & sharing. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party @DearCreatives See you again soon.