How to Get Breadcrumbs to Stick to Eggplant Without Using Eggs

Use flour, milk and breadcrumbs to coat the eggplant before cooking.

Breaded eggplant can be fried, baked or broiled for a delicious main dish. Many eggplant recipes use beaten eggs to get the breadcrumbs to stick. But other liquids, such as water or milk, can be used as substitutes for vegetarians or people with egg allergies. By coating the eggplant in flour and wetting it with milk or water, you create a sticky paste that will help breadcrumbs stay put. Does this Spark an idea?

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Bowl
Flour
Milk or water
Breadcrumbs
Plastic storage bag

Instructions

- 1
  
  Pour 1/2 cup flour in a bowl. Dip the eggplant in the flour until all sides are covered.
- 2
  
  Fill a second bowl with 1/2 cup milk or water.
- 3
  
  Fill a plastic storage bag with breadcrumbs.
- 4
  
  Dip the floured eggplant in the milk or water. Transfer the eggplant to the bag of breadcrumbs immediately after dipping.
- 5
  
  Shake the bag thoroughly until the eggplant is completely coated.

Tips & Warnings

Add any seasonings, herbs or spices to the breadcrumbs before adding the eggplant, if desired.
Use other liquids like juice, oil or melted butter to add more flavor to your eggplant.
Peel the eggplant before breading. The skin of the eggplant may be too smooth to coat with breadcrumbs.