Best Italian Fried Eggplant Recipes

ITALIAN FRIED EGGPLANT SANDWICH

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The mystery ingredients this week for Sandwiches, Sammiches & Sammies were eggplant & balsamic vinegar. My favorite sandwich is a big Itallian Stallion Sammie. Here is my low carb version. I hope that you enjoy! sw ;)

Provided by Sherri Williams

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 large eggplant, sliced 1/4 inch thick
8-12 slice pancetta, cooked
1/4 lb genoa salami
1/4 lb mozzarella cheese, sliced
1/2 medium red onion, sliced
2 oz spring mix
TOAMTO & BALSAMIC VINEGAR DRESSING
2 Tbsp balsamic pomegranate vinegar
3 Tbsp evoo
1 tsp italian seasoning
1 tsp granulated garlic (optional)
salt & crushed red pepper to taste
2 medium roma tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

1. get ingredients ready. mix the first 5 ingredients for the dressing in a small mixing bowl. add sliced tomatoes and chill until ready to build your sandwiches
2. preheat oven to 425 degrees. place eggplant slices on a rack on an oven proof baking dish. bake eggplant for 20 minutes. the eggplant will start to turn golden in color. remove and set aside
3. heat your deep fryer to 350 degrees. add eggplant slices and fry until golden brown any crispy. this should take about 2 minutes. remove and drain
4. Build your Sandwich: take one slice of eggplant followed by a slice of cheese, salad mix, tomatoes and vinegar dressing, salami, red onion, pancetta, cheese slice and top with eggplant slice. slice and serve.

ITALIAN FRIED EGGPLANT

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Make and share this Italian Fried Eggplant recipe from Food.com.

Provided by darrel20

Categories Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 12 , 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 large eggplants, cut into slices
4 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
salt
pepper
2 cups cooking oil

Steps:

Heat cooking oil until hot. Put eggs and flour in separate bowls. Dip each eggplant slice, first in the flour, then in the eggs, until throughly covered on both sides. Place each eggplant slice in the pan and cook until golden brown. Place eggplant slices in baking pan. Top each with marinara sauce and bake for 10 minutes. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 832.8, Fat 60.4, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 99.1, Sodium 266.8, Carbohydrate 60.4, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 6.4, Protein 14

ITALIAN FRIED EGGPLANT BALLS

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These spicy eggplant appetizers are a great treat for your guests. And easy to make, too!

Provided by MARBALET

Categories Appetizers and Snacks

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 medium eggplants, peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
1 pepperoncini pepper, chopped
1 cup vegetable oil
salt to taste

Steps:

Place eggplant in a pot of salted water, bring pot to a boil. Let eggplant cook until tender; drain well.
In an electric food processor, combine eggplant, flour, egg, white pepper, and pepperoncini. Blend until a smooth paste is formed.
In a heavy pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Drop eggplant paste into the oil one spoonful at a time. Fry until the eggplant balls are golden. Salt to taste and drain on paper towels before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 45.8 g, Fiber 12.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 139.6 mg, Sugar 8.6 g