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Parmesan Puffs

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 20 hors d'oeuvres

Ingredients

2 large egg whites
3 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated (1 cup)
6 cups vegetable oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Beat whites in a bowl with an electric mixer until they just hold stiff peaks. Fold in cheese. Form level teaspoons of batter into balls (about 20).

    Step 2

    Heat oil in a 4-quart heavy pot until thermometer registers 375°F. Fry balls in 2 batches, turning them, until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer parmesan puffs with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.

TagsFritterParmesanCheeseDairyStarterBrunchDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarianEasy5 Ingredients or FewerDeep FryElectric MixerGourmet
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