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Finished fried burrata plated with chili oil, fresh basil, sesame seeds, and seasoning, served in a shallow bowl.

fried burrata

A show-stopping appetizer that transforms creamy burrata into a crispy, golden delight. Perfect for dinner parties, these fried burrata bites combine rich cheese, a crunchy coating, and indulgent flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Party Food, Snack
Cuisine: American Fusion, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 375
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Fresh burrata balls - Cold ideally 2–3 oz each
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour - Seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 2 Large eggs - Beaten
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs - Or fine breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoon Grated Parmesan cheese - Mixed into breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder - Optional flavor booster
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh chopped herbs - Basil or oregano
  • Salt & black pepper - To taste
  • Neutral frying oil - Vegetable canola, or avocado oil

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed pot (For deep frying)
  • 1 Thermometer (Candy or instant-read, for oil temp)
  • 3 Shallow bowls (For flour, egg, and breadcrumb stations)
  • 1 Slotted spoon (For safe removal from hot oil)
  • 1 Tongs (Optional, for turning and removing)
  • 1 Paper towel-lined tray (For draining excess oil)

Method
 

  1. Set up three bowls: seasoned flour in one, beaten eggs in the second, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, garlic powder, and herbs in the third.
    Three small bowls with ingredients: seasoned flour, beaten eggs, and herbed breadcrumbs for breading burrata.
  2. Roll each cold burrata ball in flour, then dip into the egg, and finally coat in the breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to help coating stick.
    A deep pot filled with hot oil heating on a stovetop, with a thermometer clipped to the side reading 350°F.
  3. Place coated burrata on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before frying.
    Several balls of burrata frying in hot oil, with golden brown crusts forming as tongs lower one piece in.
  4. Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C). Carefully lower each burrata into the oil and fry for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
    Crispy golden fried burrata resting on paper towels, with creamy cheese center slightly oozing out.
  5. Transfer fried burrata to paper towels to drain briefly. Serve
    Finished fried burrata plated with chili oil, fresh basil, sesame seeds, and seasoning, served in a shallow bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 125gCalories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 12gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 180mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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