Greek Baked Eggplant Fritters – Healthy & Flavorful Oven Recipe

These Greek baked eggplant fritters (melitzanokeftedes) are a lighter twist on the traditional fried version. Made with roasted eggplant, fresh herbs, feta cheese, and tomatoes, they are packed with Mediterranean flavors while staying healthy thanks to oven-baking instead of frying.

Crispy on the outside, soft inside, and full of fresh taste, they make the perfect appetizer, snack, or vegetarian main dish.

Greek Baked Eggplant Fritters – Healthy & Flavorful Oven Recipe

Recipe by George Zolis

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: Appetizers and Meze, Snack, VegetarianCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy

Servings

20

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

1

hour 

Calories

115

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

15

minutes

Healthy Greek baked eggplant fritters with feta, fresh herbs, and tomatoes. A light oven-baked alternative to traditional fried fritters.

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Ingredients

Metric US

• 900 g 2 lb Eggplants

• 2 2 Eggs

• 3 3 Spring Onions

• 1/2 bunch 1/2 bunch Parsley

• 20 20 Fresh Mint Leaves

• 50 g 3 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil

• Salt and Pepper, to taste

• 1 tsp 1 tsp Smoked Paprika

• 2 2 Onions, pureed

• 3 3 Garlic Cloves, pureed

• 20 20 Cherry Tomatoes, chopped

• 150 g 5 oz Feta Cheese

• 200 g 7 oz Melting Cheese Mix, grated

• 100 g 1 cup Breadcrumbs

• 100 g 3/4 cup Self-rising Flour

How to make Greek Eggplant Fritters

• Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
• Remove stems from eggplants, cut in half, and pierce with a fork. Place on a parchment-lined tray, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 30–35 minutes.
• In a bowl, beat eggs and mix with parsley, mint, and spring onions.
• Puree onions and garlic, then add to the bowl.
• Scoop roasted eggplant flesh, chop finely, and add to the mixture.
• Add cherry tomatoes, feta, melting cheese, salt, pepper, paprika, olive oil, breadcrumbs, and flour. Mix well.
• Let mixture rest for 20 minutes.
• Shape into patties and place on a parchment-lined tray. Drizzle with olive oil.
• Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 40 minutes until golden brown.

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🌿 A Lighter Twist on Traditional Greek Fritters

While traditional melitzanokeftedes are fried, this baked version offers all the flavor with fewer calories. The roasted eggplants add smokiness, while feta and herbs bring classic Greek aromas.

🍴 How to Serve Eggplant Fritters

These fritters can be served as a meze with tzatziki or yogurt dip, as a vegetarian main dish with a salad, or even inside a pita wrap. They are versatile, hearty, and perfect for summer meals.

🌟 Tips for the Best Baked Fritters

• Roast eggplants until very soft for easier mixing.
• Drain excess liquid from the mixture to avoid soggy fritters.
• For extra crunch, roll fritters lightly in breadcrumbs before baking.

More Greek Vegetarian Recipes to Try

• Crispy Greek Tomato Fritters
• Oven-Baked Eggplant Slices
• Crispy Fried Zucchini Without Batter