Keto Fried Eggplant with Pork Panko

Fried eggplant is usually my mom’s specialty, but she’s not likely to make a grain free, keto friendly version anytime soon.

Keto fried eggplant is versatile.

Keto fried eggplant can be a side dish, an appetizer or the start of keto eggplant parmesan like I made here.

It’s a simple recipe, using Pork Panko (amazon) (my favorite keto friendly ingredient), but there are few things you have to keep in mind.

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Fried eggplant is the kind of side or appetizer that will disappear in moments. I hosted a brunch last year and my mom brought her eggplant. It was the only dish completely gone and gone fast!

Is Fried Eggplant keto friendly?

Yes, the pork panko is zero carbs and one cup of cubed eggplant is only 2.3 net carbs.

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Keto Fried Eggplant Recipe

Author: Angela Roberts

Ingredients

2 eggplants
salt
4 eggs may use less
2 to 4 cups pork panko ORDER HERE
1 cup pecorino romano grated
olive oil coconut oil or avocado oil for frying

Instructions

Slice eggplant. I like it medium thick, about 1 inch if I'm baking it without stacking it.
Sweat the eggplant. Lay out on cloth or paper towels and salt heavily on both sides. Use more cloth or paper towels to absorb the liquid.
Beat 2 eggs. You may not need all four so beat more as you need them.
Add salt and pepper into eggs.
Mix panko with cheese. I like to use ½ cup cheese to 1 cup pork panko, but you can decide for yourself. Keep in mind that pecorino is salty, but I think that adds flavor.
Dip into egg, then breadcrumbs and fry eggplant over medium heat in oil of your choice until golden brown on each side. Drain on paper towels.
Season with sea salt

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