Italian Fried Eggplant Balls

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Italian Fried Eggplant Balls for a delicious appetizer

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

346

Sugar

Fat

33g

Italian Fried Eggplant Balls are a vegetarian take on meatballs, and they make an excellent appetizer or snack. These savory and crispy balls are made from mashed eggplants, flour, egg, and spices, then deep-fried until golden brown. They are perfect served with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara or aioli. The eggplants in this recipe provide a healthy and nutrient-dense base, while the spices add bold flavors that will leave you craving more. Whether you are hosting a party or looking for a tasty snack, these eggplant balls are a delicious and healthy way to satisfy your appetite.

Instructions

1.	Start by boiling the eggplants in a pot of water until tender and soft. Drain them well and let them cool.
2.	Mash the eggplants with a fork and add in the flour, egg, white pepper, chopped pepperoncini pepper, and salt to taste.
3.	Mix well until you get a sticky and homogeneous batter.
4.	Shape the mixture into small balls with your hand.
5.	Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
6.	Fry the eggplant balls until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
7.	Remove from the frying pan and place them on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
8.	Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

PROS

These delicious eggplant balls are a great way to introduce more veggies into your diet.

They are packed with flavor and have a crispy texture that will leave you satisfied.

CONS

The eggplants need to be cooked and mashed before making the batter, which can take some time.

Deep-frying them also adds calories and fat to the dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplants are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
They are also low in calories and can help regulate blood sugar levels.
The white pepper and pepperoncini pepper can aid in digestion and boost metabolism.

	4 medium eggplants , peeled and quartered
	2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
	1 egg
	1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
	1 pepperoncini pepper , chopped
	1 cup vegetable oil
	salt to taste