Crisp Tuna Balls Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🥢 Description: Dive into the delightful taste of these Crisp Tuna Balls, a perfect recipe to share with friends and family. These savory bites are easy to make and even easier to devour, making them ideal for lunches or snacks.
🍽️ Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
🔍 Keywords: Tuna, < 60 Mins, Oven, Freezer, Small Appliance, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cans | Tuna |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1/2 | Small onion |
| 1 | Sprig of parsley |
| 1/4 cup | Mayonnaise |
| 1/3 cup | Sesame seeds |
| 1/4 cup | Prepared mustard |
| 1 tsp | Poultry seasoning |
| Crushed corn flake crumbs (for rolling) |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 26.5
- Fat Content: 1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 6.6mg
- Sodium Content: 41.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 2.1g
- Fiber Content: 0.2g
- Sugar Content: 0.2g
- Protein Content: 2.3g
Yield:
48 crisp tuna balls
Instructions:
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Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl or food processor, thoroughly combine the tuna, egg, finely chopped small onion, minced parsley, mayonnaise, sesame seeds, prepared mustard, and poultry seasoning until well mixed.
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Shape into Balls: Shape the mixture into small balls, approximately 3/4 inch in size, using your hands.
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Coat with Crumbs: Roll each ball in the crushed corn flake crumbs until evenly coated, ensuring they are fully covered.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Bake: Place the coated tuna balls in a single layer on a lightly sprayed shallow baking pan.
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Bake Until Browned: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the tuna balls are lightly browned and crispy.
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Cool and Freeze: Allow the tuna balls to cool completely. Once cooled, wrap them securely and place them in the freezer for future use.
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Reheat and Serve: When ready to enjoy, reheat the frozen tuna balls in a 375-degree Fahrenheit oven for 15 minutes or serve them at room temperature.
These Crisp Tuna Balls are bursting with flavor and make for a delightful snack or light meal. Enjoy their crispy exterior and tender interior with your favorite dipping sauce or as is. Perfect for any occasion, these tuna balls are sure to become a favorite in your household!
