– 1 small eggplant – 1 tbsp. olive oil to brush eggplant – 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes – ¾ cup Panko breadcrumbs – 2-3 tbsp. olive oil (or other kind) for frying the patties For the batter – ¼ cup all-purpose flour – ¼ cup clean water – ½ tsp. salt or to taste – ¼ tsp. paprika – ¼ tsp. garlic powder