Fried Crispy Burrata

Fried burrata is the kind of appetizer dreams are made of—crispy on the outside, gooey and creamy on the inside. It’s nestled in a spicy vodka-style sauce (minus the vodka) that’s packed with flavor. Serve it with crusty bread for dipping, and watch it disappear in minutes!

📝 Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic (finely minced)
• 2/3 cup tomato paste
• 1 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan (more to taste)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 2 to 3 large eggs (whisked)
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 burrata rounds
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• fresh basil (garnish)
• grated parmesan (garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- MAKE THE SAUCE ---
2. 2Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. 3Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly darkened.
4. 4Slowly whisk in the heavy cream until smooth. Add red pepper flakes, dried basil, salt, and pepper to taste.
5. 5Stir in the parmesan cheese and butter, letting them melt into the sauce. Adjust seasoning as needed, and set aside.
6. 6--- PREPARE BREADING ---
7. 7In one shallow bowl, mix the flour with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
8. 8In a second bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth.
9. 9In a third bowl, combine Panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
10. 10--- BREAD THE BURRATA ---
11. 11Pat the burrata rounds dry with a paper towel.
12. 12Coat each burrata round in the flour mixture, then dip it into the whisked eggs, and finally roll it in the Panko mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
13. 13Repeat the egg and Panko steps for a double coating if desired for extra crispiness.
14. 14--- FRY & ASSEMBLY ---
15. 15Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C). There should be enough oil to fully submerge the burrata.
16. 16Carefully lower the breaded burrata into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2–3 minutes. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
17. 17Spoon the warm vodka-style sauce onto a serving plate. Place the fried burrata on top and garnish with fresh basil and more parmesan.
18. 18Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping. Enjoy!