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Greek Roasted Eggplant Fritters with Ouzo Dipping Sauce

Name: Greek Roasted Eggplant Fritters with Ouzo Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Eggplants, 2 medium-sized eggplants; Egg, 1 large egg, beaten; All-purpose flour, 1/2 cup; Breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup; Parsley, 1/4 cup, finely chopped; Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup, grated; Garlic, 2 cloves, minced; Salt and pepper, To taste; Olive oil, For frying; Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup; Ouzo, 2 tablespoons; Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon; Dill, 1 tablespoon, freshly chopped; Salt, To taste

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these eggplant fritters are paired with a unique ouzo-infused dipping sauce.

4.9(500 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 23, 2026

Greek Roasted Eggplant Fritters with Ouzo Dipping Sauce — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Fritters

For the Ouzo Dipping Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 270 kcal
Protein: 9 g
Carbs: 30 g
Fat: 11.4 g
Fiber: 3.8 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1078 kcal
Protein: 36 g
Carbs: 120.2 g
Fat: 45.6 g
Fiber: 15 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Eggplants 2 medium-sized eggplants	80	2	20	0.5	10
Egg 1 large egg, beaten	70	6	0.5	5	0
All-purpose flour 1/2 cup	220	6	46	1	2
Breadcrumbs 1/2 cup	200	6	40	2	2
Parsley 1/4 cup, finely chopped	4	0.5	0.5	0.1	0.5
Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup, grated	110	10	1	7	0
Garlic 2 cloves, minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.4
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Olive oil For frying	240	0	0	28	0
Greek yogurt 1/2 cup	60	5	5	2	0
Ouzo 2 tablespoons	80	0	4	0	0
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon	4	0	1	0	0
Dill 1 tablespoon, freshly chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Roasting the Eggplant

1
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Roast Eggplants
Prick the eggplants with a fork and roast directly on the oven rack for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
3
Cool and Mash
Let them cool completely, scoop out the flesh, and mash.
Tip: Let the eggplant cool completely before mixing it with the other ingredients to enhance the flavors.

Preparing the Fritters Mixture

1
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine mashed eggplant with beaten egg, flour, breadcrumbs, parsley, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Tip: Ensure that the eggplant is thoroughly mashed to avoid any large chunks.
2
Form Batter
Mix until a consistent batter forms.
3
Shape Patties
Shape into small patties, about 2 inches in diameter.
Tip: Chilling the patties for 10 minutes helps them hold their shape while frying.

How to Make Greek Roasted Eggplant Fritters with Ouzo Dipping Sauce

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Fry Fritters
Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry each patty until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
2
Make Ouzo Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, ouzo, lemon juice, dill, and salt. Chill until serving.
3
Drain Fritters
Place cooked fritters on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.