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Fried Ricotta Balls Fried Ricotta Balls
Fried Ricotta Balls

Fried Ricotta Balls

Crispy on the outside, creamy ricotta on the inside—these fried ricotta balls are a delight!
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Recipe - 315 - W. Los Angeles - Santa Monica
Plate with fried ricotta balls and sauce for dipping. Cheese and other ingredients in the background.
Fried Ricotta Balls
Prep Time60 Minutes
Servings20
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Ingredients
15 ounces of Whole Milk Ricotta
1 tablespoon chopped Parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
3 Large Eggs, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup panko bread crumbs
Oil, for frying
Marinara sauce for dipping
Cheesecloth, to drain liquid from ricotta cheese
Directions
  1. Start by draining the ricotta in a cheesecloth overnight or at least 30 minutes before to get rid of as much liquid as possible.
  2. Combine drained ricotta with parsley, grated parmesan cheese, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and 1 large egg. 
  3. Use two shallow bowls to put 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and in the other bowl crack 2 eggs. In a third bowl put 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs. 
  4. Roll ricotta into 1 tablespoon size balls. 
  5. Coat each ricotta ball in flour, dip in egg, then coat in panko crumbs. Repeat with the remaining ricotta. 
  6. Place the ricotta balls on a lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes so it holds it's shape while frying. 
  7. Preheat frying oil to 375 degrees F. 
  8. Carefully drop ricotta balls into oil and fry until golden brown. 
  9. Place a paper towel on a plate to drain excess oil from the fried ricotta balls. 
  10. Serve with a side of warm marinara sauce.  
60 minutes
Prep Time
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Cook Time
20
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Directions

  1. Start by draining the ricotta in a cheesecloth overnight or at least 30 minutes before to get rid of as much liquid as possible.
  2. Combine drained ricotta with parsley, grated parmesan cheese, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and 1 large egg. 
  3. Use two shallow bowls to put 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and in the other bowl crack 2 eggs. In a third bowl put 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs. 
  4. Roll ricotta into 1 tablespoon size balls. 
  5. Coat each ricotta ball in flour, dip in egg, then coat in panko crumbs. Repeat with the remaining ricotta. 
  6. Place the ricotta balls on a lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes so it holds it's shape while frying. 
  7. Preheat frying oil to 375 degrees F. 
  8. Carefully drop ricotta balls into oil and fry until golden brown. 
  9. Place a paper towel on a plate to drain excess oil from the fried ricotta balls. 
  10. Serve with a side of warm marinara sauce.