Eggplant "French" Fries

Adapted from The Hungry Mouse

1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into "french fries" strips

1/2 cup all purpose flour

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

canola oil for frying

Directions:

Combine flour, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, and freshly cracked pepper in a large bowl and mix well.   Set aside.  Cut the eggplant into the strips and toss in the flour mixture to coat well.  Heat 1/2 cup canola oil in a large heavy pan over medium, shake off the eggplant strips excess and place handful of floured strips into the oiled frying pan (make sure not to overcrowd) to cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown.  Drained them on paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle them with sea salt.  Repeat with the remaining eggplant fries.  Enjoy!