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The Best Fried Burrata Recipe in a beige bowl with chili oil, sun-dried tomatoes, basil leaves, and microgreens on top.

Fried Burrata

5 from 1 vote
Crispy on the outside and molten in the center, this Fried Burrata is a restaurant-quality appetizer you can make in 20 minutes at home. Perfect for dinner parties or special occasions (though Oliver says every day should be a fried burrata day).
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 balls Fresh burrata - Well-drained and cold
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour - Seasoned with salt & black pepper
  • 2 large Eggs - Beaten smooth
  • ¾ cup Panko breadcrumbs - For extra crunch
  • ¼ cup Regular breadcrumbs - Mixed with panko for texture
  • Neutral oil - Enough for deep or pan frying
  • Fresh basil leaves - For garnish (optional)
  • Good olive oil - For drizzling (optional)
  • Balsamic glaze - Optional for serving
  • Cherry tomatoes - Optional, halved or roasted
  • Flaky sea salt - For finishing

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed pot (for frying)
  • 1 Candy thermometer (check oil temp)
  • 3 Shallow dishes (breading station)
  • 1 Slotted spoon (to remove from oil)
  • Paper Towels (for draining)

Method
 

  1. Set up breading station: Dish 1 flour (salt & pepper), Dish 2 beaten eggs, Dish 3 breadcrumb mix.
  2. Pat burrata completely dry with paper towels and keep cold until breading.
  3. Roll in flour → dip in egg → coat in breadcrumbs. Repeat egg + breadcrumb for thicker coating. Chill 15 minutes.
  4. Heat oil to 350°F. Fry 1–2 burrata balls at a time for 2–3 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Serve immediately while centers are molten. Garnish with basil, olive oil, balsamic glaze, or tomatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 120gCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 13gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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