2 cups peanut oil
1 1/2 pounds eggplant peeled
3/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
1 egg beaten
1/3 cup milk
1 1/2 cups round buttery crackers crumbs
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 cup romano cheese grated
In a large heavy skillet heat oil to 350° F. Cut eggplant into batons (like French fries). In a plastic bag, mix flour, salt, and pepper. In a shallow bowl, mix egg and milk together. In another plastic bag, place cracker crumbs. Place eggplant batons in bag with flour mixture; shake until completely coated. Dip batons into beaten egg mixture and then place in bag with cracker crumbs. Shake until batons are completely coated. Fry for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; dust with seasoned salt and Romano cheese.