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Fried Meatballs

The Ultimate Fried Meatballs Recipe You’ll Love to Share

Enjoy these easy Fried Meatballs that blend tender meat and herbs, ideal for snacks or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Romanian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground Pork Can be substituted with ground beef or chicken
  • 4 tbsp Chopped Green Onions Regular onions can be used instead
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Green Garlic Substitute with common garlic cloves if necessary
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Can be substituted with cilantro
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill Omit or use dried dill if not available
  • 1 large Egg Can replace with a flax egg for vegetarian version
  • 1 cup Hardened Bread Use breadcrumbs soaked in milk or water if unavailable
  • 1 tbsp Salt Adjust as per taste
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper Adjust as per taste
For Coating and Frying
  • 1/2 cup Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil Any neutral oil works, such as canola or sunflower oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying Pan
  • Slotted Spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Fried Meatballs
  1. Soak the hardened bread in water for about 5 minutes. Once softened, squeeze out any excess water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, finely chopped green onions, chopped green garlic, parsley, dill, salt, pepper, and the crumbled bread. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  3. Take portions of the mixture and form them into meatballs, dust each lightly in flour.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
  5. Carefully place the formed meatballs into the hot oil, frying for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Remove from oil using a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined platter to absorb excess oil.
  7. Serve the crispy Fried Meatballs hot, alongside fresh bread and slices of juicy tomatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in tomato sauce for an easy meal.

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