First of all wash the aubergines, cook them whole in a static oven for 1 hour at 392 °F. At the end of cooking they should be very soft. Then let them dry and then place them in a bowl together with the bread crumbs, egg, salt, parmesan and basil. Knead and evaluate whether to add 1 or 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs to the mixture which must be compact but not excessively. Form the eggplant meatballs with the help of a spoon. Add 1-2 pieces of mozzarella inside. Roll in your hands giving the shape of a ball and pass in the breadcrumbs.

Bake the Eggplant Meatballs in the oven

First of all, arrange them on a baking sheet lined with baking paper, add a drizzle of oil on all the meatballs. Bake in a hot oven at 356 °F degrees for about 20 minutes. Every now and then turn and let them season. For the last 2 minutes, turn on the grill.

Fried Eggplant Meatballs

In a saucepan with high sides, place plenty of oil. Once at temperature, soak 5-6 meatballs at a time. Cook for about 2 minutes. Drain on absorbent paper. The hot and stringy eggplant meatballs are ready!