Crispy on the outside and molten in the center, this Fried Burrata is a restaurant-quality appetizer you can make in 20 minutes at home. Perfect for dinner parties or special occasions (though Oliver says every day should be a fried burrata day).
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Prep Time: 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 3 minutesminutes
Chill Time: 15 minutesminutes
Total Time: 33 minutesminutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 340kcal
Cost: $13
Equipment
1 Heavy-bottomed pot (for frying)
1 Candy thermometer (check oil temp)
3 Shallow dishes (breading station)
1 Slotted spoon (to remove from oil)
Paper Towels (for draining)
Ingredients
4balls Fresh burrata- Well-drained and cold
½cupAll-purpose flour- Seasoned with salt & black pepper
2largeEggs- Beaten smooth
¾cupPanko breadcrumbs- For extra crunch
¼cupRegular breadcrumbs- Mixed with panko for texture
Neutral oil- Enough for deep or pan frying
Fresh basil leaves- For garnish (optional)
Good olive oil- For drizzling (optional)
Balsamic glaze- Optional for serving
Cherry tomatoes- Optional, halved or roasted
Flaky sea salt- For finishing
Instructions
Set up breading station: Dish 1 flour (salt & pepper), Dish 2 beaten eggs, Dish 3 breadcrumb mix.
Pat burrata completely dry with paper towels and keep cold until breading.
Roll in flour → dip in egg → coat in breadcrumbs. Repeat egg + breadcrumb for thicker coating. Chill 15 minutes.
Heat oil to 350°F. Fry 1–2 burrata balls at a time for 2–3 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels.
Serve immediately while centers are molten. Garnish with basil, olive oil, balsamic glaze, or tomatoes.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.