Crispy baked tuna balls are a delicious and versatile appetizer or main course that is sure to please everyone at your table. With their perfect balance of crispy and flaky textures, along with their delightful flavor, these tuna balls are a hit at any gathering. They are also incredibly easy to make, using only a few simple ingredients that you likely already have on hand. Whether you serve them as an appetizer or as a main course with your favorite sides, crispy baked tuna balls are sure to become a family favorite.
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EASY CHEESY BAKED TUNA BALLS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 F, and use the tbsp oil to grease a baking sheet.
- In a large mixing bowl combine all the tuna ball ingredients except for the oil and coating ingredients. Mix thoroughly.
- In a separate medium size mixing bowl combine all the breaded coating ingredients. mix together thoroughly.
- Take a tbsp of tuna mixture and roll into a ball shape with hands.
- Roll tuna ball in the breaded coating mixture to cover and place on oiled baking sheet.
- Once done rolling and coating tuna balls, bake for 14 minutes until lightly browned, turning over halfway through cooking time.
- Remove from oven and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1 g, ServingSize 3 balls
BAKED TUNA MEATBALLS
Baked tuna meatballs are a healthy, seafood spin on meatballs! They're paleo, low-carb and keto-friendly as well. Watch the video above to see how I make them!
Provided by Lisa Bryan
Categories Appetizer Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and saute for a minute. Then add the chopped baby spinach and saute for another 1-2 minutes or until the spinach is wilted.
- Transfer the onion spinach mixture to a bowl and let it cool. You can place the bowl in the fridge to speed this up.
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit.
- Drain the cans of tuna and add the tuna to a mixing bowl along with the cooled vegetables, almond flour, eggs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, dill, salt and pepper.
- Use your hands to dig in and mix everything together, breaking up any large chunks of tuna. The finer the mixture, the easier it will stick together.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop out evenly sized amounts of mixture. Use your fingers to mold this into a ball, then place it on a parchment lined baking tray.
- Bake the tuna meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 meatballs, Calories 243 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 443 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g
BAKED TUNA BALLS
These quick-and-easy tuna balls are tasty and nutritious. Serve as an afterschool snack, as an appetizer at your Chanukah party, or for a cheap parve supper. READ MORE
Provided by Recipe By Nitra Ladies Auxiliary
Categories Appetizers
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Drain the tuna. Combine all ingredients except cornflakes crumbs.
- Shape into balls and roll in cornflakes crumbs.
- Place onto cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit until golden brown and crispy.
CRISPY TUNA CROQUETTES
Tuna, panko, and fresh herbs are used to create delicious Spanish tapas-inspired bite-size croquettes with garlic aioli for dipping. Garnish with sprigs of parsley.
Provided by MariaTheSoaper
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Tapas
Time 3h41m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Whisk egg yolk, garlic, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a bowl until well-blended. Drizzle in 1 tablespoon olive oil and canola oil slowly, whisking constantly, until blended. Drizzle in remaining olive oil and canola oil, whisking constantly, until thick and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Transfer aioli to the refrigerator.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in flour to make a paste, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low. Stir in milk gradually until sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tuna, parsley, chives, dill, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, lemon zest, and nutmeg. Cook and stir until mixture is the consistency of mashed potatoes, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread tuna mixture in a baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and cool in refrigerator, 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
- Whisk 2 eggs in a small bowl.
- Pour panko bread crumbs into a shallow dish.
- Divide chilled tuna mixture into 8 equal portions; shape into cylinders or patties with lightly moistened hands. Dip cylinders into egg wash and roll in bread crumbs to coat. Arrange on a plate and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fry croquettes in batches until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve alongside aioli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 93.9 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 248.4 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
TUNA BALL
There's nothing fancy about the tuna ball, but it tastes great at parties and other get-togethers. Chopped pecans give this blend of tuna, cream cheese, and onion a light crunch. I love this appetizer with veggies, crackers ,and veggies.
Provided by Glenda Shane
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cold Cheese Dip Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, tuna, 1/2 of the pecans, and onion. Shape into a ball or loaf. Coat with remaining pecans. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 28.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
BAKED TUNA BALLS
These tuna balls are very tasty, they can be made into 10-12 larger balls, or 30-40 smaller cocktail size balls (served with a cocktail picks). If you are one of those people (like myself) that just have to add garlic to everything, no matter what it is, then fresh minced garlic in any amount may be added to these if desired. This recipe can easily be doubled, I usually do if I am making, them into larger balls, for a snack or a main meal.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Set oven to 375 degrees.
- Prepare a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan, or any size to fit the tuna balls.
- In a bowl, combine the tuna, egg, breadcrumbs, mayo, onion, parsley, almonds, mustard, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper and fresh garlic, or garlic powder (if using), do NOT add the crushed Corn Flakes cereal; combine well.
- Shape into 40 balls (for cocktail size) or larger balls, any size you desire.
- Roll completely and evenly in the crushed Corn Flakes cereal to coat well.
- Dip the coated balls completely in melted butter.
- Place on a baking sheet/pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes (for the cocktail size), and 20-25 minutes (depending on how large you make the balls) for the larger size, DON'T OVERBAKE, these do not take long to to get done.
Tips:
- Use fresh tuna. Fresh tuna has a milder flavor and a more delicate texture than canned tuna. If you're using canned tuna, be sure to drain it well and flake it before using.
- Don't overmix the tuna mixture. Overmixing will make the tuna balls tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Use a large enough baking sheet. The tuna balls should be spread out in a single layer on the baking sheet. If they're too crowded, they won't cook evenly.
- Bake the tuna balls until they're golden brown. This will ensure that they're cooked through and have a crispy exterior.
- Serve the tuna balls with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular choices include tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and ranch dressing.
Conclusion:
Crispy baked tuna balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick weeknight meal. With their crispy exterior and flavorful interior, tuna balls are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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