Baked Eggplant Fries with Sriracha Mayo

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serves 4
​Ingredients

• 1 classic globe eggplant or 4 smaller variety
• 1 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, any variety
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha
• salt & pepper

Preparation​​​

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Line sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.  Slice eggplant into finger sized pieces, cutting off most of the skin.
2. In two separate bowls, add eggs and 2 teaspoons water, whisk.  In second bowl, add breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
3. Dip each eggplant slice into egg wash, then breadcrumbs.  Place on sheet pan.  Repeat until all eggplant are dipped.  You may need to use two sheet pans, don’t overcrowd.
4. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.  Flip slices over and bake again for 15-20 minutes until deep golden brown.  While fries are baking, stir together mayonnaise and Sriracha, set aside.
5. Remove fries from oven and place in a bowl with sauce.  Enjoy!

Note: Also very good with Tzatziki Sauce ​