Best 13 Deep Fried Eggplant Aubergine Recipes

FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• Preheat oil in pan on medium till a splash of water sizzles on it.
• Put everything in a giant freezer ziploc bag EXCEPT the eggplant, oil and eggs.
• Skake it up well.
• Lightly beat eggs in a bowl.
• Dip eggplant slices in egg and add to bag about 3-4 at a time.
• Shake them up good.
• Place battered slices in hot oil.
• flip after 2 minutes.
• Remove when browned on both sides, about 4 minutes total.
• Continue until all slices are done.
• I always make this with pasta, garlic bread and my stuffed mushrooms (recipe posted).

CRISPY FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• Peel eggplant and slice into 1/4 inch slices.
• Add salt to egg and beat.
• Add cheese to breadcrumbs.
• Dip eggplant slices into cornstarch and shake off excess.
• Dip into egg.
• Press breadcrumb onto slices.
• Fry till golden.
• Salt to taste.

FRIED EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Peel 2 small eggplants and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Put 1 cup flour in a shallow bowl, beat 4 eggs in another bowl and put 1 cup breadcrumbs in another. Coat the eggplant in flour, then egg (let any excess drip off), then breadcrumbs. Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the eggplant in batches until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side (add more oil if necessary). Drain on a rack and sprinkle with salt.

DEEP FRIED EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Place the flour, egg, and bread crumbs each in 3 small bowls. Add the 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the egg and whisk to combine. Season the bread crumbs with the tablespoon of Essence and stir with a fork or your hands to thoroughly combine.
• Dredge each piece of eggplant in the flour, coating thoroughly and then shaking to remove any excess flour. Coat each piece with the egg, then dredge in the bread crumb mixture, pressing to make the bread crumbs adhere. Transfer the eggplant pieces to a rack or to paper towels to let them dry slightly before frying.
• In a deep, heavy skillet heat 1/2-inch of vegetable oil to 375 degrees F. Fry the eggplant pieces, in batches if necessary, for about 1 minute on each side, or until golden brown. Transfer with tongs to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle lightly with salt before serving. Serve with marinara sauce, or as desired.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

OVEN FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• Combine first 2 ingredients, stir well.
• Spread evenly over both sides of eggplant slices.
• Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, and Italian seasoning in a shallow bowl; dredge eggplant in breadcrumbs mixture.
• Place eggplant on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
• Bake@ 425 degrees for 12 minutes.
• Turn eggplant over; and bake an additional 12 minutes or until golden.

EASY FRIED EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dip eggplant slices in egg, then in crumbs, and place in hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

AUBERGINE FRITTERS

Steps:

• Put oil on to heat first
• In a bowl, sift the gram flour
• Add the red chilli powder, cumin, salt and garam masala. Mix well
• Add enough water to make the batter a medium consistency
• Wash the aubergine, top and tail, slice thinly
• Dip each slice into batter, so it is coated evenly, then place carefully into the oil. Cook until golden brown.
• Serve with mint youghurt
• This snack can be eaten on its own or served with biryani :)

DEEP FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• In 3 small bowls: put flour in the 1st, egg and 1/2 teaspoons salt (whisked together) in the 2nd, bread crumbs and remaining seasonings in the 3rd.
• Cut eggplant in 1/4 inch thick slices and then quarter slices.
• Dredge each piece of eggplant in the flour, coating thoroughly, then shaking off excess.
• Dip in egg mixture, then press into bread crumbs.
• Transfer to a rack or paper towel to allow them to dry slightly.
• In a deep heavy skillet, heat 1/2-3/4 inch of oil to 375 degrees F.
• Fry the eggplant in batches for 1 minute on each side or until golden.
• Drain on paper towels; sprinkle lightly with salt before serving if desired.
• Serve with dipping sauce.

DICED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) SALAD

Steps:

• Peel eggplant and dice into 1/2 inch cubes.
• Sprinkle liberally with 2 tsp salt and let sit for 30 minutes.
• Soak and rinse salted eggplant well, drain, and pat dry.(I soak at least twice in fresh, cold water to remove excess salt).
• Saute diced eggplant over medium-low to medium heat in 2 tbsp olive oil until tender.
• Set aside to cool.
• Mash garlic with 1/2 tsp salt to make a paste.
• Combine garlic paste, chiles, green pepper, parsley, and tomatoes in a medium bowl.
• Add cooled eggplant, lime juice, and pepper.
• Stir gently to mix.
• Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

DEEP-FRIED EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Peel eggplants and cut each crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Cut slices into sticks, each about 3/4 inch wide. There should be about 6 cups.
• Put egg in a large mixing bowl and add water, rosemary, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese. Beat well.
• Dip eggplant pieces in flour to coat well. Put pieces in egg mixture. Use fingers to coat pieces well.
• Put bread crumbs in a flat dish and put egg-coated eggplant pieces in. Toss to coat uniformly. Transfer eggplant to a flat dish.
• Heat oil in a deep fryer or kettle to 375 degrees. Add half the eggplant pieces and cook 3 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown. Drain thoroughly. Repeat, deep-frying with remaining eggplant. Serve hot.

CRISPY OVEN-FRIED EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Sprinkle both sides of eggplant rounds evenly with salt.
• Place on layers of paper towels and let stand for 30 minutes.
• Rinse and pat dry.
• Soak eggplant in buttermilk about 30 minutes.
• Combie flour and next 4 ingredients.
• Drain eggplant slices and dredge in flour mixture.
• Pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches into large cast iron skillet.
• Heat to 375 degrees.
• Fry eggplant 3 minutes or until golden brown.

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PATTIES OR EGGPLANT FRITTERS

Steps:

• Cut ends off of eggplants, cut in half length-wise and then into five pieces, length-wise.
• Cut across into 3/4" chunks.
• Steam eggplant chunks for 10 minutes and cool slightly.
• Heat oil in a large frying pan - you may mix vegetable and olive oil instead of using just olive oil.
• Squeeze liquid out of steamed pieces with your hands, keeping pieces from getting too mashed.
• Place bread crumbs (seasoned or unseasoned), parmesan cheese and seasonings into a large bowl and mix.
• You could use a clove or two of fresh garlic, sauteed in place of the garlic salt.
• Beat eggs in a small bowl and add to bread crumb mix along with eggplant pieces.
• Stir to mix well.
• Form patties of any size, but not exceeding an inch in thickness and place in frying pan.
• Cook for five minutes on each side.
• Remove to a towel-lined plate to drain.
• Place in a warm oven if you are not ready to serve them immediately.

DEEP-FRIED EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Place eggplant rounds in an even layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and let stand 10 minutes. Rinse under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Place 1 piece of mozzarella on half of the eggplant, followed by 1 piece of basil; sandwich with remaining eggplant.
• Heat oil in a deep saucepan until it reaches 325 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. Place flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs each in separate shallow dishes. Coat each eggplant sandwich evenly with flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip in eggs, followed by breadcrumbs to coat.
• Working in batches, gently place eggplant sandwiches into hot oil and fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Cut each sandwich into 4 equal portions; serve with tomato sauce.