Crispy Eggplant Chips
Thin eggplant rounds lightly seasoned with olive oil and baked until browned, dry, and crisp.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 140°C. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Step 2
Trim the eggplant and cut it crosswise into uniform 2 mm rounds.
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Step 3
Combine the olive oil, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
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Step 4
Arrange the eggplant rounds in single layers on the prepared sheets. Brush both sides lightly with the seasoned oil.
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Step 5
Bake for 25 minutes, then rotate the sheets and flip each slice.
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Step 6
Bake for another 20 to 30 minutes, removing individual chips as they become browned and dry at the center.
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Step 7
Transfer the chips to a wire rack and let them cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Use a mandoline hand guard, protect hands from hot cookware, and monitor the chips closely toward the end of baking. Cool completely before storing to prevent condensation and loss of crispness.
Risk factors
- sharp mandoline blade
- hot baking sheets
- rapid browning of thin slices