Healthy Baked French Fry Recipes: Crispy Eggplant Fries, Apple Fries
Crispy Eggplant Fries
1/4th of recipe (about 12 pieces): 80 calories, 0.5g total fat (0g sat. fat), 340mg sodium, 15.5g carbs, 4g fiber, 3.5g sugars, 4g protein
It's like eggplant Parm, finger-food style! Yesss...
Prep:
15 minutes
Cook:
25 minutes
Ingredients:
1 medium eggplant (about 12 oz.), peeled, ends removed
3/4 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 cup (about 4 large) egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray 2 large baking sheets with nonstick spray.
Cut eggplant into French-fry shaped spears.
In a medium-large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and seasonings.
Place eggplant in another large bowl. Top with egg whites/substitute, and toss to coat.
One at a time, shake eggplant to remove excess egg, and lightly coat with breadcrumb mixture. Evenly place on the baking sheets, and top with any remaining breadcrumbs.
Bake for 12 minutes.
Flip eggplant. Bake until lightly browned and crispy, about 12 more minutes.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
Apple Fries
Entire recipe: 167 calories, 0.5g total fat (0g sat. fat), 236mg sodium, 35.5g carbs, 4g fiber, 18g sugars, 6g protein
Is it dessert? A sweet snack? A breakfast dish? Yes, yes, and yes! Eat this tasty treat anytime you like...
Prep:
10 minutes
Cook:
20 minutes
Ingredients:
1 medium Fuji or Gala apple (about 6 oz.)
1/4 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
Half a packet no-calorie sweetener (like Truvia)
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
Dash salt
1/4 cup (about 2 large) egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute
1/8 tsp. maple extract
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
Core and peel apple. Cut into half-moon slices about 1/4-inch thick.
In a medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs, sweetener, cinnamon, and salt.
In another medium bowl, mix egg whites/substitute with maple extract. Add apple slices, and toss to coat.
One at a time, shake apple slices to remove excess egg and lightly coat with breadcrumb mixture. Evenly lay on the baking sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Flip apple pieces. Bake until lightly browned and crispy on the outside and slightly softened on the inside, about 10 more minutes.
MAKES 1 SERVING
Air Fryer alternative! Set air fryer to 392 degrees. Cook until golden brown, about 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
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