Crispy fried burrata with a molten creamy center, finished with sweet hot honey and caramelized pistachio crunch — an irresistible appetizer perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
4 large burrata balls
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
Hot Honey:
1/2 cup honey
1–2 tsp red chili flakes
1 tsp lemon juice
Pistachio Crunch:
1/2 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
1 tbsp sugar
Pinch of salt
Garnish:
Instructions
1. Prepare the hot honey by warming honey and chili flakes over low heat for 3–5 minutes, then stir in lemon juice and set aside.
2. Toast chopped pistachios in a dry skillet for 2–3 minutes, add sugar and salt, and stir until caramelized. Let cool.
3. Pat burrata balls dry with paper towels.
4. Set up breading bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and panko mixed with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Coat each burrata ball in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently.
6. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep skillet.
7. Fry burrata balls for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
8. Remove and drain on paper towels.
9. Drizzle with hot honey, sprinkle pistachio crunch, garnish, and serve immediately.