Sunny's Beer-Battered Eggplant Fries with Nunya Bus

Name: Sunny's Beer-Battered Eggplant Fries with Nunya Business Tzatziki Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces chive and onion cream cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; 1 English cucumber, cut into chunks; 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 eggplant, peeled and cut into fry-length spears (avoid the seeded center); Vegetable oil, for brushing; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning blend; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons Greek seasoning blend; Zest of 2 lemons; Kosher salt; About 12 ounces beer; Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying; Lemon wedges, for squeezing; Kosher salt

Servings: persons

8 ounces chive and onion cream cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 English cucumber, cut into chunks
1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 eggplant, peeled and cut into fry-length spears (avoid the seeded center)
Vegetable oil, for brushing
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Greek seasoning blend
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Greek seasoning blend
Zest of 2 lemons
Kosher salt
About 12 ounces beer
Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
Lemon wedges, for squeezing
Kosher salt

1
For the dip: In a food processor, add the cream cheese, dill, cucumber and 1 teaspoon of the lemon juice and pulse until smooth.
2
Taste and add more lemon juice if needed.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
5
For the eggplant: Place the eggplant spears on a baking sheet and lightly brush with the oil just to coat.
6
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, Greek seasoning, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper.
7
Add the eggplant in batches and coat with the flour mixture, shaking to remove the excess, then remove to a plate.
8
For the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, Greek seasoning, lemon zest and a nice pinch of salt until combined.
9
Slowly whisk in the beer until you achieve a pancake batter consistency; you may not use all of the beer.
10
Allow the batter to rest 5 minutes.
11
If it thickens, loosen with a bit more beer.
12
Heat a fryer filled with oil to the proper level or a pot with about 2 inches of oil to 365 degrees F.
13
In batches, dunk the flour-coated eggplant spears into the batter, shake off the excess and gently place in the oil.
14
Fry until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes, making sure to maintain an oil temperature around 350 degrees F. Remove the eggplant to a paper towel-lined plate and immediately spritz lightly with lemon juice and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
15
Serve immediately with the chilled dip.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces chive and onion cream cheese, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, 1 English cucumber, cut into chunks, 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Sunny's Beer-Battered Eggplant Fries with Nunya Business Tzatziki Dip falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sunny's Beer-Battered Eggplant Fries with Nunya Business Tzatziki Dip

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Variations & substitutions

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