Deep Fried Meatballs
These juicy deep fried meatballs are breaded in seasoned breadcrumbs then fried until golden brown and delicious!
Servings: 8
Calories: 507kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
- ¼ cup grated onion
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 2 eggs beaten
Meatball breading
- 1 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon table salt
Frying
- olive oil (enough to fill pan one-two inches deep)
Instructions
Making Meatballs
- Crumble the ground beef and pork in a large bowl and add dry dry ingredients - plain breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate small bowl, add wet ingredients - eggs, milk, and Worcestershire sauce. Beat the mixture together with a fork until well blended, then pour the egg mixture into the large bowl with the meatball mixture.
- Combine the meatball mixture together with clean hands until everything is blended together well.
- Form the meatballs by rolling 1 ½ tablespoons of filling between the palms of your hands until they form round balls. It is best to wet your hands to prevent the meat from sticking.
- Prepare the meatball breading by combining the table salt with the Italian seasoned breadcrumbs in a small dish.
- Working in batches, add the raw meatballs to the breadcrumb mixture and roll the balls around to evenly coat.
Frying Meatballs
- Add olive oil to a tall-sided skillet set over medium heat and bring the oil temperature to 350 degrees.
- Gently place the breaded meatballs in the frying oil and cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until the exterior has turned golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
- Place fried meatballs on a wire rack, or on paper towels, to drain and cool slightly, then serve.
Notes
This recipe makes approximately 64 meatballs. Feel free to cut this recipe in half for a smaller batch.
Your cook time will vary depending on the size of your meatballs. Larger meatballs will require additional time to cook through compared to smaller meatballs.
If desired, a deep fryer can be used instead of pan-frying in a skillet.
Nutrition
Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 1335mg | Potassium: 434mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 3mg