Best 8 Easy Tuna Ball Recipes
Tuna balls are a quick and easy meal option that are a great way to use up leftover tuna. They can be made with a variety of ingredients, but the basic recipe typically includes tuna, bread crumbs, eggs, and mayonnaise. Tuna balls can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, baking, or frying. They can also be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as tartar sauce or ketchup. If you are looking for an easy and delicious meal that can be made in a snap, tuna balls are a great option. Read on to find the best recipe for easy tuna balls that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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 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.
EASY TUNA BALL
This is a super easy recipe with only a few ingredients. Serve with crackers, chips or raw veggies. Chill time not included.
Provided by Nyteglori
Categories Spreads
Time 5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine ingredients and mix well.
- Shape into a ball.
- Chill 4 to 6 hours.
TUNA BALLS
Provided by Food Network
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Blend all ingredients and roll into quarter-sized balls. Place on cookie sheet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Cool. Should be soft after cooling
TUNA BALLS WITH PEA & SWEETCORN PASTA
If your children like fish fingers, they'll love these - and you can freeze the tuna balls too
Provided by Liz Franklin
Categories Lunch, Main course
Time 40m
Yield Enough for 4 child portions
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To make the tuna balls, tip the tuna and its oil into a large bowl and stir in the breadcrumbs and grated cheese. Add the beaten egg and chives, then season with a pinch of salt and stir again until everything is well mixed.
- Form into 12 balls the size of ping-pong balls, then chill until you're ready to cook.
- Cook the pasta according to packet instructions, dropping in the peas for the last couple of minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and fry the balls for 8-10 minutes, turning often, until they're golden brown. Drain them on kitchen paper and keep warm.
- Drain the pasta, return to the pan and add the corn. Heat gently for a minute, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Serve with ketchup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 1.78 milligram of sodium
ITALIAN TUNA BALLS
A superhealthy twist on a family favourite that can be served with spaghetti or squashed flat and cooked as burgers
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta, Supper
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Flake the tuna into a bowl, then tip in the pine nuts, lemon zest, parsley, breadcrumbs and egg. Season and mix together with your hands until completely combined. Roll the mix into 12 walnut-size balls. Put a large pan of salted water on to boil, then cook the spaghetti according to pack instructions.
- Heat a little of the tuna oil in a large non-stick frying pan, then fry the tuna balls for 5 mins, turning every minute or so until completely golden. Drain on kitchen paper. Heat the tomato sauce, then toss together with the pasta and tuna balls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 92 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 1.42 milligram of sodium
EASY TUNA PATTIES
These patties are great dipped in ketchup, mustard, or hot sauce. They are also great as a sandwich.
Provided by Phyllis Spencer Brixey
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Fish Cake Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat eggs and lemon juice in a bowl; stir in Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs to make a paste. Fold in tuna and onion until well-mixed. Season with black pepper. Shape tuna mixture into eight 1-inch-thick patties.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry patties until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 124.6 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 408.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
Tips:
- When selecting tuna, opt for tuna packed in water instead of oil. This will reduce the fat content of your tuna balls.
- For a smoother texture, use canned tuna that has been flaked. If you're using solid tuna, be sure to break it up into small pieces.
- Adding bread crumbs to the mixture helps to bind the ingredients together and create a firmer texture.
- If you don't have any bread crumbs on hand, you can use crushed crackers or even rolled oats as a substitute.
- Adding chopped vegetables, such as celery, onion, or carrots, to the mixture adds flavor and texture.
- Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
- For a more moist tuna ball, add a small amount of mayonnaise or Dijon mustard to the mixture.
- Form the mixture into small balls and then fry them in a pan with hot oil until golden brown.
- Serve the tuna balls hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce or ketchup.
Conclusion:
Tuna balls are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer them classic or with a twist, tuna balls are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give tuna balls a try!
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