SAVORY BREAD FRITTERS with Speck and Provola, how to recycle leftover bread, an exquisite recipe for dinner, a great appetizer to prepare in a few minutes.
I had some stale bread looking at me from the basket and a bit of speck and provola in the fridge… boom, brilliant idea: savory bread fritters! In just a few minutes, I put everything together and the kitchen filled with an irresistible aroma.
The preparation is very easy: soak the bread, mix eggs, cheese, speck, and provola, and then off to the pan or the air fryer. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside… these savory fritters with speck and provola disappear in a flash.
Join me in the kitchen today for savory bread fritters with speck and provola.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6-8
- Cooking methods: Frying, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz stale bread
- 1 egg
- 0.88 oz flour (the kind you usually use)
- milk
- 2.8 oz speck
- 2.8 oz smoked provola
Steps
Cut the bread into cubes and place it in a bowl, pour milk over it and let soften for 10 minutes. Then mash with a fork until smooth.
Add the egg, flour, salt, and pepper, mix and if needed, add a bit of breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper, mix.
Add the diced provola and speck, also add some chopped parsley for a touch of freshness.
Heat plenty of oil in a pan, with a spoon, scoop small portions of the mixture and form slightly flattened balls.
Fry a few fritters at a time for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden.
Drain the fritters on absorbent paper and serve hot.
Bon appétit
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SAVORY BREAD FRITTERS with Speck and Provola
Little trick: fry a few at a time, so they stay light. Want to give it an extra touch? Sprinkle with pepper or oregano raw and you’ll see… they will disappear in no time.
💡 Blogger’s advice: fry a few at a time, so they stay light and perfect. Want an extra touch? Add a pinch of oregano or pepper. Also great as finger food for kids or a quick snack.
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FAQ SAVORY BREAD FRITTERS with Speck and Provola
Can I use very hard bread?
Yes, soften it with a bit of milk or water. Perfect for the waste-free recipe!
Can savory bread fritters be cooked in an air fryer?
Sure, 10 minutes at 356°F, and your savory fritters in the air fryer will be golden and crispy.
Do kids eat them?
Yes, you can replace speck with cooked ham and provola with soft cheeses.
Can they be frozen?
Yes, raw or cooked, then heat before serving.
Can I make a vegetarian version?
Yes, just replace speck with grilled vegetables or smoked tofu.
