02/06/2026
🍆 Crispy Gluten Free Eggplant Schnitzels 🍆
Golden, crunchy eggplant schnitzels are a brilliant meat-free option for warm weather eating. Coated in Fogdog Gluten Free Breadcrumbs and baked or fried until crisp, they’re satisfying without being heavy – perfect alongside a fresh, zesty salad.
INGREDIENTS 🥚 (serves 2-3)
For the eggplant schnitzels:
1 large eggplant
½ cup plain gluten free flour (or Fogdog Tempura Batter)
2 eggs
1½ cups Fogdog Gluten Free Breadcrumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and cracked black pepper
Olive oil (for frying or baking)
For the side salad:
Mixed salad leaves (rocket, cos, baby spinach)
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Cucumber, sliced
Fresh herbs (parsley, basil or dill work well)
Simple dressing
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice or white wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
METHOD 🧑🍳
1. Slice the eggplant lengthways into 1–1.5cm thick slices. Lightly salt and leave for 10 minutes to draw out moisture, then pat dry with paper towels.
2. Place flour in one shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in a second bowl.
3. In a third bowl, mix Fogdog Gluten Free Breadcrumbs with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
4. Dip each eggplant slice into flour, then egg, then press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture until well coated.
5. Pan-fry: Heat a generous drizzle of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook schnitzels for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
6.OR Oven-bake: Place on a lined tray, drizzle with olive oil and bake at 200°C for 20–25 minutes, turning once.
7. Toss salad leaves, tomatoes, cucumber and herbs with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper just before serving.
8. Plate the crispy eggplant schnitzels with the fresh side salad. Finish with lemon wedges and, if you like, a dollop of aioli or yoghurt sauce.
SERVING TIPS
~ Add shaved parmesan or dairy-free alternative for extra richness
~ Turn leftovers into schnitzel sandwiches or wraps the next day
~ Try zucchini or portobello mushrooms using the same method
https://www.fogdog.co.nz/blogs/news/crispy-gluten-free-eggplant-schnitzels
