Crisp Tuna Balls
Transform your next appetizer spread with these golden, bite-sized Crisp Tuna Balls, a perfect harmony of savory flavors and irresistible crunch. Made with flaky canned tuna, Parmesan cheese, and a medley of fresh ingredients like garlic and parsley, these flavorful morsels are bound together with creamy mayonnaise and zesty Dijon mustard for a satisfying bite. Rolled in breadcrumbs for an extra-crispy coating and fried to perfection, they come together in just 35 minutes, making them an ideal quick recipe for parties, game nights, or snack cravings. Serve these tuna balls with a tangy dipping sauce or a refreshing squeeze of lemon for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s sure to disappear in no time. Packed with both flavor and texture, this easy tuna recipe is your new go-to for simple yet sensational appetizers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5-ounce each) Canned tuna
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup Extra breadcrumbs (for coating)
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer to a mixing bowl. Flake the tuna with a fork to break it into small pieces.
Add the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Mix all the ingredients together until evenly combined. The mixture should hold together when formed into a ball. If it’s too dry, add a bit more mayonnaise; if it’s too wet, add more breadcrumbs.
Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a plate or tray.
Roll each tuna ball in the extra breadcrumbs until fully coated. This will create a crispy crust when fried.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking (about 350°F or 175°C).
Carefully add the tuna balls to the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry the tuna balls for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Remove the fried tuna balls with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve the crisp tuna balls hot with your favorite dipping sauce or a squeeze of lemon. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3135 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 265.8 g | 341% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.1 g | 226% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 134.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 462 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 4828 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.7 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 69.0 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 661 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 492 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
