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Keto Eggplant Fries (Gluten-Free)
Enjoy this healthy alternative to french fries, made of eggplant! The gluten-free breading makes them crunchy on the outside, but tender on the inside.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 284 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant (12 ounces) peeled and cut into fries
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup ground pork rinds plain
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 eggs beaten
- Mild flavored oil of your choice for frying
- Optional: Homemade Marinara Sauce or other Low Carb sauce
Instructions
- Mix the almond flour, parmesan cheese, pork rinds, oregano, parsley, garlic salt and basil together in a bowl.
- Whisk the eggs together in a separate bowl.
- Dip the eggplant into the egg and then into the breading mixture (lightly, do not press into the mixture). Shake off any excess breading and place on a plate.
- Once they are all breaded, heat a skillet to medium high heat and add the oil. Shallow fry the eggplant in batches for a few minutes on each side or until golden. Place on another plate lined with paper towels, as you remove them from the pan.
- Serve with Homemade Marinara Sauce or other Low Carb sauce.
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Notes
- Makes 5 servings of 5-6 fries each.
- *Macros do not include optional marinara sauce. Be sure to calculate according to the sauce you use.
Nutrition Information
Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.