Smoky Ricotta Fritters

Health score
5%
Smoky Ricotta Fritters
45 min.
6
358kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in the delightful flavors of Smoky Ricotta Fritters, a dish that perfectly balances creamy richness with a hint of smokiness. These fritters are not just a side dish; they can easily take center stage at your lunch or dinner table, making them a versatile addition to any meal. With a crispy exterior and a soft, cheesy interior, each bite is a heavenly experience that will leave your taste buds craving more.

What sets these fritters apart is the combination of high-quality ingredients, including organic ricotta cheese and coarsely grated smoked mozzarella. The addition of Pecorino Romano and Parmesan cheeses elevates the flavor profile, creating a savory treat that pairs beautifully with a crisp salad or a glass of Italian Chardonnay. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself to a gourmet experience at home, these fritters are sure to impress.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes and the option to make them ahead of time, Smoky Ricotta Fritters are as convenient as they are delicious. The process of draining the ricotta ensures a perfect texture, while the frying technique guarantees a golden, crispy finish. Serve them hot, and watch as your guests savor every bite. Get ready to elevate your culinary repertoire with this irresistible recipe!

Ingredients

  • servings flour 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese smoked grated
  • servings olive oil for frying
  • cup parmesan cheese finely grated ()
  • 0.8 cup pecorino cheese finely grated
  • 15 ounce ricotta cheese organic

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • baking paper
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • slotted spoon
  • cheesecloth

Directions

  1. Place sieve over medium bowl; line sievewith double layer of cheesecloth, leavinglong overhang.
  2. Place ricotta cheese inprepared sieve and wrap cheeseclotharound ricotta, squeezing gently to releasesome of liquid from ricotta. Cover andrefrigerate until ricotta has released most ofits liquid and cheese is dry enough to forminto balls, at least 24 hours and up to 2 days.Discard drained liquid.
  3. Line baking sheet with plastic wrapor parchment paper.
  4. Place drained ricottacheese in another medium bowl.
  5. MixPecorino Romano cheese and smokedmozzarella into ricotta. Season to taste withsalt and pepper.
  6. Add 1 egg; stir to blend.
  7. Place flour in small bowl.
  8. Whisk remaining2 eggs in another small bowl to blend.
  9. Place Parmesan in another small bowl.Form ricotta mixture into walnut-size balls(about 1 packed tablespoonful for each).Working with 1 cheese ball at a time, dipinto beaten egg, then roll in flour, then coatwith beaten egg again.
  10. Roll cheese ballin Parmesan cheese, coating completely.
  11. Place on prepared baking sheet. Repeatwith remaining cheese balls. Chill at least 1hour. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead.Cover and keep chilled.
  12. Pour enough olive oil into large skilletto reach depth of 1 1/2 inches. Lean deep-frythermometer against side of skillet withbulb submerged in oil; heat oil to 360°F.
  13. Working in batches, lower a few cheeseballs at a time into hot oil and fry untilgolden, turning occasionally, 30 secondsto 1 minute. Using slotted spoon, transferfritters to paper towels to drain. Divideamong plates and serve hot.
  14. If you can find it, buy abrand of ricotta cheese that has a strainerbuilt into the container, which eliminatesthe need for draining. Look for smokedmozzarella at some supermarkets and atspecialty foods stores.
  15. With both appetizers, pouran Italian Chardonnay. Donatella likes the tropicalfruity notes of the 2008 Tormaresca Chardonnayfrom Puglia (Italy, $12). If you can't find that bottle,try the biodynamic 2008 Alois Lageder "Beta Delta"Chardonnay-Pinot Grigio (Italy, $22). Its blend ofaromatic fruit and bright acidity would be deliciouswith the ricotta fritters and the bread with burrata.
  16. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories358kcal
Protein25.73%
Fat62.15%
Carbs12.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26
Glycemic Load
4.9
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
11.962174117565%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:357.66kcal
17.88%
Fat:24.57g
37.8%
Saturated Fat:13.01g
81.31%
Carbohydrates:10.78g
3.59%
Net Carbohydrates:10.58g
3.85%
Sugar:0.5g
0.56%
Cholesterol:164.02mg
54.67%
Sodium:595.43mg
25.89%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.88g
45.77%
Calcium:489.33mg
48.93%
Selenium:29.73µg
42.47%
Phosphorus:403.29mg
40.33%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.69%
Vitamin B12:1.04µg
17.35%
Zinc:2.51mg
16.76%
Vitamin A:709.52IU
14.19%
Folate:36.51µg
9.13%
Iron:1.28mg
7.13%
Vitamin B5:0.69mg
6.87%
Magnesium:25.27mg
6.32%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6%
Vitamin E:0.88mg
5.86%
Vitamin D:0.82µg
5.5%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.19%
Potassium:165.48mg
4.73%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.09%
Vitamin K:3.34µg
3.18%
Vitamin B3:0.57mg
2.84%
Copper:0.06mg
2.76%
Source:Epicurious