Crispy Eggplant Chips Recipe: Easy Afternoon Snack with Yogurt Dip

Name: Crispy Eggplant Chips Recipe: Easy Afternoon Snack with Yogurt Dip
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 1 large Eggplant (sliced thinly, salted to remove moisture, then patted dry); 1/2 cup All-purpose flour (for coating); 2-3 cups Cooking oil (for deep frying); 1 cup Plain yogurt (for the dip); 2 cloves Garlic (minced, for the dip); 1/2 teaspoon Dried mint leaves (for the dip); to taste Salt (for eggplant and dip)

Learn how to make crispy eggplant chips, a perfect and easy afternoon snack. This recipe involves thinly slicing eggplant, salting to remove moisture, coating in flour, and deep-frying until golden. Serve with a refreshing garlic and mint yogurt dip. Ideal for quick preparation.

#Eggplant Recipe

#Eggplant Chips

#Easy Snack

#Deep Fried

#Yogurt Dip

#Vegetarian

#Lebanese Food

Crispy Eggplant Chips with Yogurt Dip

Recipe Information

25m

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Lebanese

English

Nutrition (per serving)

300

Calories

Protein

30g

Carbs

17g

Fat

Eggplant Chips being dipped

Ingredients

Eggplant
(sliced thinly, salted to remove moisture, then patted dry)
1 large
All-purpose flour
(for coating)
1 cup

Cooking oil
(for deep frying)
2 cups
Plain yogurt
(for the dip)
1 cup
Garlic
(minced, for the dip)
2 cloves
Dried mint leaves
(for the dip)
1 teaspoon
Salt
(for eggplant and dip)
to taste

Servings: 3

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Close-up of golden crispy chips

Instructions

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1
Slice the eggplant thinly. Sprinkle generously with salt and let it sit for about 15-20 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess liquid.
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Slice the eggplant thinly. Sprinkle generously with salt and let it sit for about 15-20 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess liquid.
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Salting removes bitterness and ensures crispier chips. Don't skip this step!
2
While the eggplant is sweating, mince the garlic cloves. In a bowl, combine the plain yogurt, minced garlic, and a sprinkle of dried mint leaves. Mix well and season with a pinch of salt if desired. Set aside.
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While the eggplant is sweating, mince the garlic cloves. In a bowl, combine the plain yogurt, minced garlic, and a sprinkle of dried mint leaves. Mix well and season with a pinch of salt if desired. Set aside.
5m
Adjust garlic and mint to your preference for a richer or milder dip.

3
In a separate shallow bowl, add all-purpose flour. Dip each thinly sliced eggplant piece into the flour, ensuring it's well covered. Shake off any excess flour.
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In a separate shallow bowl, add all-purpose flour. Dip each thinly sliced eggplant piece into the flour, ensuring it's well covered. Shake off any excess flour.
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A thin, even coating will ensure maximum crispiness without becoming too doughy.
4
Heat cooking oil in a deep pan or pot over medium-high heat. Once hot (around 170-180°C or 340-350°F), carefully place the flour-coated eggplant slices into the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
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Heat cooking oil in a deep pan or pot over medium-high heat. Once hot (around 170-180°C or 340-350°F), carefully place the flour-coated eggplant slices into the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
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Do not overcrowd the pan; this will lower the oil temperature and make the chips soggy.
5
Serve the hot, crispy eggplant chips immediately with the prepared garlic and mint yogurt dip. Enjoy as a perfect afternoon snack.
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Serve the hot, crispy eggplant chips immediately with the prepared garlic and mint yogurt dip. Enjoy as a perfect afternoon snack.
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Best served fresh and warm for optimal crispiness and flavor.