Crispy Fried Burrata with Spicy Vodka Sauce is a delightful dish featuring golden-brown burrata cheese served with a rich and creamy spicy vodka sauce.
Author:Nicole Grace
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Frying
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
8 ounces burrata cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Vegetable oil for frying
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup vodka
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium heat until it reaches 350°F.
While the oil is heating, prepare the burrata by draining and patting it dry with paper towels.
Set up a breading station with flour in one dish, whisked eggs in another, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes in a third dish.
Coat each burrata ball in flour, dip it into the beaten eggs, and then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture.
Once the oil is hot, add the breaded burrata to the skillet in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Add crushed tomatoes, vodka, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to the saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes, then stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce is creamy and heated through.
Serve the crispy fried burrata drizzled with the spicy vodka sauce and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice to the vodka sauce.
Substitute burrata with mozzarella for a different texture.