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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Zainab Abdulazeez
[email protected]I'm definitely going to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Natacha Umutoniwase
[email protected]I love the idea of using smoked mozzarella in these fritters. It sounds like it would add a lot of flavor.
Samantha Phenix
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but these fritters might change my mind.
NURUMATIC PRO
[email protected]Eggplant fritters? I've never heard of those before. They sound interesting.
M Urs
[email protected]These look amazing! I can't wait to try them.
Mavis Akwetey
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my fritters didn't turn out crispy at all. They were more like soggy pancakes.
Adrian Medeles
[email protected]These fritters were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would try baking them next time instead of frying.
Ashley Waddell
[email protected]I love eggplant, and these fritters were a great way to enjoy it. They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a delicious smoky flavor from the mozzarella. I highly recommend this recipe!
Kashif Faiz
[email protected]The fritters were easy to make and turned out perfectly crispy. The smoked mozzarella added a wonderful flavor and gooey texture. I will definitely be making these again!
Khitab afridi Khan
[email protected]These eggplant fritters were a hit! The combination of crispy eggplant, melted smoked mozzarella, and flavorful herbs was divine. I served them with a side of marinara sauce for dipping, and they were gone in minutes!