Crispy Mortadella Balls
Golden and crispy on the outside, creamy and savory on the inside, these mortadella balls are a delicious Italian-style appetizer or snack. Made with finely chopped mortadella, cheese, and breadcrumbs, then fried until perfectly crunchy.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 20 balls
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Kosher
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups mortadella, finely chopped
- ½ cup cream cheese or ricotta
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (for mixture)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, divided
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (for coating)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend mortadella, cream cheese, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Add 1 beaten egg, ½ cup breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Form into small balls. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Roll each ball in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry mortadella balls in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with dipping sauce of your choice.
Notes
- Double coat the balls in breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Freeze before frying for a great make-ahead option.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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