CRISPY EGGPLANT FRITTERS WITH SMOKED MOZZARELLA
These crispy eggplant fritters are oozing with mozzarella.
Provided by Jimmy Bradley
Categories Cheese Vegetable Appetizer Bake Sauté Vegetarian Eggplant Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 20 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut eggplants crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place on layers of paper towels. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt; let stand 30 minutes. Brush 2 large baking sheets with oil. Pat eggplant dry; arrange in single layer on prepared sheets. Brush lightly with oil. Bake until eggplant is tender and dry, about 1 hour. Cool slightly; chop coarsely.
- Whisk 1 egg, grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, parsley, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Stir in chopped eggplant (mixture will be soft). Spread 1 cup breadcrumbs on plate. Whisk 1 egg and flour in another bowl. Press and shape eggplant mixture into 1 1/4 -inch-diameter balls. Press 1 piece smoked mozzarella into center of each ball, making sure eggplant mixture covers cheese. Dip balls, 1 at a time, into egg batter; roll in breadcrumbs to coat.
- Pour enough oil into large skillet to reach depth of 1/4 inch; heat over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add balls to skillet; sauté until browned, turning often, about 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt and serve.
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Issa Jalloul
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but these fritters were surprisingly good. The crispy coating and the melted cheese made them irresistible.
Fernando Sebastian Guerra
[email protected]These fritters were easy to make and they turned out great. I used a combination of Parmesan and mozzarella cheese and they were delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
santosh khadka
[email protected]I love the crispy coating on these fritters. The smoked mozzarella adds a nice touch of flavor. I served them with a side of tzatziki sauce and they were perfect.
Mike Faulkner
[email protected]These fritters were delicious! I used fresh eggplant from my garden and the flavor was amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.
Joshua Bature
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the fritters to stay together. I think I might have needed to use more flour.
Stanley Ugbo
[email protected]These fritters were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time.
Alexander Varfas
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the fritters turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The smoked mozzarella added a delicious flavor.
Tony Cruz
[email protected]These fritters were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some herbs and spices next time.
Daniel Lien
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but these fritters were surprisingly good. The crispy coating and the melted cheese made them irresistible.
Afroza Hossain
[email protected]These fritters were easy to make and they turned out great. I used a combination of Parmesan and mozzarella cheese and they were delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
Karam Hussain
[email protected]I love the crispy coating on these fritters. The smoked mozzarella adds a nice touch of flavor. I served them with a side of tzatziki sauce and they were perfect.
Ashley Mathews
[email protected]These fritters were delicious! I used fresh eggplant from my garden and the flavor was amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.
Thato Kwelagobe
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the fritters to stay together. I think I might have needed to use more flour.
Fadhili Malongo
[email protected]These fritters were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time.
Canduo Lala
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the fritters turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The smoked mozzarella added a delicious flavor.
sindisiwe fakude
[email protected]These fritters are amazing! I love the combination of crispy eggplant and melted cheese. I'll definitely be making them again.
Zen Chadred
[email protected]I made these fritters for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they're a great way to use up leftover eggplant.
aviereenee
[email protected]These eggplant fritters were a hit! The crispy coating and the creamy smoked mozzarella filling were perfect together. I served them with a side of marinara sauce and they were gone in no time.