Delicate and incredibly soft inside, fried ricotta bites are a simple yet impressive recipe, perfect to start a meal with company or to serve as finger food at a rustic aperitif or as a main dish. This recipe uses fresh ricotta, preferably firm and well-drained, shaped into small portions and then coated first in flour and then in beaten egg, to achieve a thin but golden crust. The result? Golden morsels that melt in your mouth, with a delicate and enveloping flavor.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 14 oz cow's milk ricotta
- 2 eggs
- as needed all-purpose flour
- as needed extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
Tools
- 1 Skimmer
- 1 Pan
Steps
To prepare the fried ricotta bites, place the well-drained ricotta on a cutting board, cut it into slices about 1/4 inch thick, and then halve them. In a bowl, break the eggs, add a pinch of salt, and beat them with a fork. In another bowl, pour the flour.
Coat the ricotta slices in flour, being careful not to break them. Then pass them through the beaten egg. Meanwhile, place a pot with plenty of oil on the stove and, using a kitchen thermometer, check the temperature from time to time: it should reach 356°F for optimal frying.
Once the necessary temperature is reached, dip the ricotta bites in the oil and cook them until they are golden on both sides. In the meantime, prepare a baking dish lined with paper towels. When the ricotta bites are ready, remove them with a skimmer and transfer them to the dish to absorb the excess oil.
Your fried ricotta bites are ready to be served. Enjoy your meal!
Storage
The fried ricotta bites can be stored in the refrigerator, inside an airtight glass container, for up to one day. Before consuming them, it is advisable to take them out of the fridge at least half an hour beforehand, so they are not too cold.
