Eggplant Fry
A flavorful pan‑fried eggplant dish that makes a perfect side or snack. Thin slices are cooked until golden and tender, then seasoned with salt, black pepper and a pinch of red chili flakes for a subtle heat.
Recipe by smalltowngirl_isha· Structured by ReelsMeals
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17 min estimated total time for 2 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 piece eggplant
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- a pinch red chili flakes
Instructions
- 1Gather all ingredients and slice the eggplant into uniform ½‑inch thick rounds; set aside.
- 2Pat the eggplant slices dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a crispier texture.
- 3Place a large skillet on the stove and add 2 tbsp of vegetable oil.
- 4Heat the oil over medium heat until it shimmers but does not smoke, about 1‑2 minutes.
- 5Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer in the skillet; avoid overcrowding to ensure even browning.
- 6Sauté the eggplant, stirring gently every 2‑3 minutes, until the pieces turn golden brown and become tender, approximately 8‑10 minutes.
- 7Season the cooked eggplant with salt and black pepper to taste, sprinkling evenly over the slices.
- 8Add a pinch of red chili flakes for a subtle heat, and toss briefly to distribute the spice.
- 9Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the eggplant fry to a serving plate.
- 10Let the dish rest for 1‑2 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
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- How long does it take to make Eggplant Fry?
- About 17 minutes in total: 5 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Eggplant Fry recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Eggplant Fry recipe come from?
- It was shared by smalltowngirl_isha on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.