Baked Eggplant Chips
Thin eggplant rounds seasoned with olive oil and spices, then baked until browned and crisp at the edges.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 150°C. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Step 2
Rinse and thoroughly dry the eggplant, trim the ends, and cut it into uniform 3 mm rounds.
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Step 3
Whisk the olive oil, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the eggplant slices and toss until lightly and evenly coated.
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Step 4
Arrange the slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets without overlapping.
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Step 5
Bake for 20 minutes.
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Step 6
Turn the slices and rotate the baking sheets. Bake for another 20 to 25 minutes, removing any thinner chips that brown early.
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Step 7
Cool the chips on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Wash the eggplant before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours, although the chips are crispest when freshly baked.
Risk factors
- Knife injury while slicing
- Burns from hot baking sheets
- Moisture trapped during storage