Recipe

Imagine pulling a tray of eggplant fries from the oven—crisp on the outside, tender inside, coated in a blanket of bubbly Parmesan that crackles with every bite. Dip them in marinara or garlic aioli and you’ve got the ultimate game-day snack, movie-night munch, or ‘I deserve this’ treat.

These fries are pure comfort with a gourmet twist, and the secret is perfectly uniform eggplant strips that cook evenly and hold onto every bit of cheesy goodness. A quick spin with the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater takes care of the rest—fluffy Parmesan in seconds, no scraped knuckles required. Let’s make eggplant the star it deserves to be.

🥘Ingredients (Serves 4 as a side or snack)

2 medium eggplants (firm & glossy)

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

2 large eggs (lightly beaten)

½ cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dried oregano

Salt & freshly cracked black pepper

Olive oil spray (or light brush)

Marinara sauce or ranch for dipping

🔥Step-by-Step: Crispy Fries in 4 Moves

1. Slice the Eggplant

Trim ends and cut into ½-inch thick fry-shaped strips using a sharp knife. Keep them even for uniform cooking.

2. Grate the Parmesan

Use the crank cheese grater with the fine or coarse blade to create light, fluffy Parmesan shreds—perfect for melting into the coating.

3. Set Up the Breading Station

Three bowls:

Flour + salt & pepper

Beaten eggs + splash of water

Panko + grated Parmesan + garlic powder + oregano

4. Coat & Crisp

Dip each strip: flour → egg → cheesy panko. Press gently so the coating sticks. Lay on a parchment-lined tray. Lightly spray with olive oil.

Bake until golden and crunchy. Serve piping hot with your favorite dip—watch them vanish.

🌟Tips & Twists

Air-Fryer Mode – Same prep, air-fry for extra crunch.

Spicy Version – Add cayenne to the panko mix.

Vegan Swap – Use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan + flax egg.

Make-Ahead – Slice eggplant and grate cheese with Geedel up to 1 day ahead; bread just before baking.

Kid-Friendly – Cut thinner for “fries” they’ll actually eat.

🍆Conclusion: Fries Worth Fighting Over

These Crispy Parmesan Eggplant Fries aren’t just a side—they’re the snack that steals the show. Golden coating, cheesy pull, tender center—every bite is pure joy. With the food shredders for kitchen handling the Parmesan like a dream, you’re free to focus on the fun part: eating.