Deep Fried Eggplant

Name: Deep Fried Eggplant
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or cornstarch; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups fresh bread crumbs; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus additional for sprinkling eggplant; 1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows; 1 small eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices and then quartered; Vegetable oil, for deep frying; Marinara sauce (optional); 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme