Tuna meatballs are an easy, quick, and delightful solution, ideal for a light lunch or a family dinner. Also perfect as an appetizer or finger food for a buffet, these meatballs are made with few ingredients and deliver an irresistible result.
If you love meatloaf for its softness and enveloping flavor, you won’t be able to resist tuna meatballs, a lighter and equally delicious version. Tuna meatballs are perfect for those looking for a quick and delightful alternative to the classic tuna meatloaf, ideal to serve as a main course, appetizer, or finger food. They’re simple to prepare, and the result will surprise you: crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, just like a well-made meatloaf.
Let’s find out how to prepare them together!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Rest time: 10 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 11 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Frying, Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 9.2 oz tuna
- 2 slices sandwich bread
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Grana Padano cheese, grated
- to taste salt
- to taste breadcrumbs
- to taste vegetable oil
Tools
- Pan
Steps
Drain the tuna and place it in a large bowl. Soften the slices of sandwich bread with the milk, then crumble them well and add them to the tuna.
Add the egg, grated Grana Padano cheese, and breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper, then mix with a fork until you get a homogeneous and compact mixture.
With slightly damp hands, take a small amount of dough and form balls of about 1.4 oz each. Roll them in breadcrumbs for an even coating.
Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and cook the meatballs for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until they are golden and crispy.
These tuna meatballs are delicious both hot and cold and are suitable for countless occasions. Prepare them to impress your guests or for a tasty and quick dinner!
Advice
For an even softer result, add a boiled and mashed potato.
For a light version: choose tuna in water and cook the meatballs in the oven or air fryer.
In the oven: place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush them with a little oil, and bake in a preheated oven at 392°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, turning them halfway through.
In the air fryer: cook the meatballs at 356°F (180°C) for 10-12 minutes, lightly brushing them with oil for a perfect crust.
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