Fried Meatballs

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer? Look no further than this fried meatballs recipe! These crispy and flavorful meatballs are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a party or a casual gathering. With just a few simple ingredients and a quick frying time, you can whip up a batch of these mouthwatering meatballs in no time. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or as a tasty addition to pasta dishes.

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Fried meatballs recipe details

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Fried Meatballs. These are perfect for a snack, appetizer, or as part of a main dish. They hold up their coating in sauce as well so they can be part of your sauce 🙂
Ready in: 35 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 8

• 2 pounds ground beef your choice quality
• 8 eggs
• 3 cups Italian style bread crumbs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup flour
• Enough oil for your choice frying method, whether deep fryer or skillet.

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 20 mins

1. In a large bowl combine meat, 4 eggs and 1 cup of bread crumbs. Work mixture until all ingredients are well mixed.
2. In a separate bowl combine the milk with remaining eggs and whisk together.
3. put remaining breadcrumbs along with the flour into a large ziplock bag and shake to mix.
4. Shape into around 40 small meatballs. Place meatballs on a seperate plate after forming them.
5. Heat oil in skillet or deep fryer to 325 degrees F.
6. Drop them into the ziplock bag with the bread crumbs, no more than 10 at a time, and toss them around getting a good coating of breading on them.
7. After coating all the meatballs, dip them in the egg/milk wash and put them back into the bag to give them a second coating.
8. Begin placing them in the heated oil.
9. Cook them to a golden brown, being sure to stir them if using a skillet, average time for each batch was 5 minutes, if you do 10 to a batch.
10. Drain after taking out of the oil.