Best Tuna Balls Recipes

ITALIAN TUNA BALLS

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.

BAKED TUNA BALLS

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.

CRISPY BAKED TUNA BALLS - GOOD!

Steps:

• 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2. In bowl, thoroughly mix together the tuna, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, almonds, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, and egg. Shape into 1-inch balls.
• 3. Dip each ball in the melted butter. then roll to coat in the chips or corn flakes. Place in shallow baking pan. Bake about 10 minutes, or until light brown.

TUNA BALLS

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

FRIED TUNA FISH BALLS

Steps:

• Drain tuna; SAVE the oil!
• Heat 1 TB of tuna oil in saucepan, mix in the flour, blend until smooth.
• Remove from burner and add milk.
• Continue stirring.
• Add in onion, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
• Place back on burner.
• Stir constantly.
• Cook mixture until smooth but thick.
• Remove from heat add in egg and tuna fish.
• Refrigerate until firm,then roll into 3/4 inch balls.
• Roll tuna balls in flour.
• Fry in deep fat (375°F),until nice and golden.
• Drain on paper towels, insert toothpicks and serve!

CROQUETAS DE ATúN - TUNA FISH BALLS

Steps:

• First of all make all the ingredients ready.
• In a big bowl combine potatoes, tuna fish, parsley, spices and salt. Work with a fork. If it doesn't stick together add 1 egg and about 2 tablespoon of flour.
• Form walnuts sized balls, coat first with egg and then with the breadcrumbs. Flat them slightly and place them on a dish.
• Preheat a non sticky pan with about 2 tablespoon oil to medium temperature.
• Fry the meatball on the first size when golden brown, turn, add 2 tablespoon oil and brown the second size.
• For the serving suggestion combine all the vegetable in a bowls toss, eventually add some salt (I didn't). Serve with lemon and olive oil.
• If you prefer serve this with a fresh salsa.
• Enjoy!
• Note: this looks wonderful with some fresh green salad.

TUNA-RICE BALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Combine rice, tuna, cheese, eggs, chives, pickles, juice, pepper sauce and salt.
• Form into 1" balls for appies or 2" for entree.
• Roll in breadcrumbs mixed with paprika. Place on lightly sprayed foil-lined baking sheets.
• Bake for 20 minutes.
• Note: Can freeze after baking.

TUNA BALLS WITH PEA & SWEETCORN PASTA

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.

SWEET POTATO & TUNA BALLS

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 180ºC. Cook the sweet potato in a saucepan of boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash.
• Combine potato with the tuna, breadcrumbs, coriander, sweet chilli sauce, spring onions, egg, cumin and ginger and mix ingredients toghether well.
• Form mixture into small balls and coat in cornflake crumbs.
• Place onto a lined oven tray and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden and just crisp.
• Thread 2 or 3 hot balls onto skewers and serve with the sour cream as a dipping sauce.

SPAGHETTI & TUNA BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the tuna, breadcrumbs, eggs, seeds and half of the chopped tarragon. Season, then scrunch the mixture together with your hands and form into golf ball-sized balls.
• Take a large, deep, non-stick frying pan and add 2 tsp oil. Fry 5-6 balls in the oil over a high heat for 5 mins or until they are a deep golden brown all over, adding more oil if the pan gets dry. Transfer to a plate covered in kitchen paper. Repeat with the rest of the balls.
• Cook the spaghetti following pack instructions. Meanwhile, tip the cherry tomatoes into the pan you fried the balls in and add the garlic. Bring to a simmer, then season. When the spaghetti has been cooking for a few minutes, spoon a ladleful of pasta water into the cherry tomatoes to make a sauce. Just before serving, put the tuna balls back in the pan with the sauce to warm through for 5 mins.
• Drain the pasta and scatter the remaining tarragon over the tuna balls before serving.

BAKED TUNA BALLS

Steps:

• Combine tuna, egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, onion, parsley, almonds, mustard and poultry seasoning.
• Mix well.
• Shape into 40 balls; roll in corn flakes.
• Dip in melted butter.
• Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes.
• Serve on cocktail picks.

ITALIAN BEST TUNA BALLS

Steps:

• 1. Mix potatoes, tuna, egg yolks and seasonings.
• 2. Beat egg whites for 5 minutes and add to mixture make balls (ping pong ball sized) and fry in hot oil.

TUNA BALLS

Steps:

• Drain tuna.
• Blend all ingredients together.
• Roll into walnut size balls.
• Roll tuna balls in 1/2 cup crushed Ritz cracker crumbs.
• Chill in ref.
• Serve with toothpicks.

TUNA BALLS WITH CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine tuna, 1-cup cornflake crumbs, the mayonnaise, egg onion and mustard in a medium mixing bowl.
• Shape into 12 balls, 1-½ inches in diameter.
• Place remaining ¼ cup cornflakes crumbs in shallow dish. Roll each ball in crumbs to coat evenly.
• Arrange tuna balls in 9-inch pie plate. Bake in a 350-degree oven until golden brown, for.
• About 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile on a small saucepan blend milk with white sauce mix. Cook until sauce thickens (or follow package directions or...make your own white sauce. Recipe #62371).
• Add peas and dill weed. Mix well.
• Serve tuna balls over egg noodles and drizzle with the sauce.

TINY TUNA BALLS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, flake tuna.
• Stir in egg, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, pickle relish, and Worcestershire.
• Shape into 1-inch balls.
• Heat oil in a large skillet.
• Fry tuna balls until firm and golden on all sides.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Serve warm.

TUNA & CHICKPEAS BALLS

Steps:

• Drain and put chickpeas and lemon juice in blender, blended until they have become like mash.
• In a bowl and add tuna, chickpeas mash, breadcrumbs, dill, garlic and egg. Mix until all ingredients are well combined, then roll into small balls and set aside.
• Add Oil to a frying pan and cook balls evenly over medium heat until they turn brown, then add tomato passata and basil and cook for about 5 minutes.
• Cook spaghetti according to packet instructions.

TINY TUNA BALLS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, flake tuna. Stir in egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, pickle relish and worcestershire sauce, shape into 1-inch balls. Heat oil in a large skillet. Fry tuna balls until firm and golden on all sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm. Makes 24 appetizers.

TUNA BALLS

Steps:

• Mix potatoes, tuna, egg yolks and seasoningsBeat egg whites for 5 minutes and add to mixture make balls (ping pong ball sized) and fry in hot oil

CRISP TUNA BALLS

Steps:

• Thoroughly combien all ingredients (by hand in a bowl or in a food processor).
• Shape into small 3/4 inch balls.
• Roll in crushed corn flake crumbs.
• Place in one layer on a lightly sprayed shallow baking pan.
• Bake at 450 degrees until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• Cool, wrap and freeze.
• Reheat in a 375 oven for 15 minutes or serve at room temperature.

CROQUETAS DE ATúN - TUNA FISH BALLS

Steps:

• First of all make all the ingredients ready.
• In a big bowl combine potatoes, tuna fish, parsley, spices and salt. Work with a fork. If it doesn't stick together add 1 egg and about 2 tablespoon of flour.
• Form walnuts sized balls, coat first with egg and then with the breadcrumbs. Flat them slightly and place them on a dish.
• Preheat a non sticky pan with about 2 tablespoon oil to medium temperature.
• Fry the meatball on the first size when golden brown, turn, add 2 tablespoon oil and brown the second size.
• For the serving suggestion combine all the vegetable in a bowls toss, eventually add some salt (I didn't). Serve with lemon and olive oil.
• If you prefer serve this with a fresh salsa.
• Enjoy!
• Note: this looks wonderful with some fresh green salad.