Breaded Fried Tuma Cheese Appetizer

Breaded tuma cheese pieces on wood board.

Breaded Fried Tuma Cheese Appetizer

Breaded tuma cheese slices are fried until crisp and golden, a quick and easy appetizer!

Course antipasto, Appetizer

Cuisine Sicilian-Italian

Keyword breaded fried tuma cheese slices

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 3 10

Servings pieces

Calories 162kcal

Author Nadia Fazio

Ingredients

500 grams tuma cheese
2 large eggs
½ cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
½ salt
vegetable oil for frying

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Prepare dredging station: place breadcrumbs in a bowl and season with salt; beat eggs in a second bowl.
Cut tuma cheese into 1 cm thick slices. I cut mine into 16 pieces. Use paper towels to pat the cheese in order to remove excess moisture.
Dredge each cheese slice first in the beaten eggs allowing excess egg to drip; then dredge in the breadcrumbs. Place on a baking sheet while you dredge the remaining tuma slices.
Freeze the breaded cheese pieces for about 30 minutes in order to firm them up. This makes them easier to fry.
Pour oil in a skillet to a depth of about 1 inch. When the oil is hot fry the breaded tuma in batches until golden, about 2 minutes. Do not overcrowd the pan.
Place the fried cheese on a paper towel lined baking sheet to absorb excess oil.
Serve hot or at room temperature.

Notes

Substitutes and Variations

-In place of tuma try using mozzarella; primosale or mild provolone.
-If you prefer a more crisp exterior breading, lightly coat the cheese pieces in flour before dredging in the eggs and breadcrumbs.

To serve

-Fried tuma is best enjoyed the day it is prepared in order to ensure the best texture.
-Serve as antipasto or a snack.

Can this recipe be prepared ahead?

-Breaded tuma can be prepared ahead and frozen for several hours until you are ready to fry.

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