Crispy Eggplant Sticks with Yogurt Dip

Ingredients

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• 1 piece medium eggplant, cut into sticks
• 0.5 tsp salt, for eggplant
• 1 piece egg, beaten
• 0.25 cup flour
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 0.25 tsp garlic powder
• 1 for frying oil for frying
• 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 0.25 tsp salt, for dip

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cut the eggplant into sticks and sprinkle lightly with salt. Let sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
2. Place flour in one bowl, beaten egg in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with paprika and garlic powder in a third.
3. Coat each eggplant stick in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Fry the sticks for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
6. Mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and salt. Serve as a dip.

Nutrition Estimate

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