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Craving for a delectable seafood appetizer or a light and crispy main course? Look no further than these crispy baked tuna balls, a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds with their golden-brown exterior and tender, flavorful interior. Made with a harmonious blend of tuna, bread crumbs, eggs, and seasonings, these tuna balls are coated in a crispy breading and baked to perfection, resulting in a symphony of textures and flavors.

This versatile dish can be tailored to your preferences, whether you prefer a classic tuna ball recipe or one with a creative twist. The article offers a collection of recipes, each with its unique combination of ingredients and cooking methods. From the traditional tuna ball recipe that captures the essence of this timeless dish to variations that incorporate ingredients like corn, bell peppers, and cheese, there's a recipe for every palate.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, these crispy baked tuna balls are sure to impress. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, the recipes in this article guide you through the process of creating this delectable dish, ensuring success every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHEESY BAKED TUNA BALLS



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Easy Cheesy Baked Tuna Balls are a quick and easy to prepare, tasty, low carb, gluten-free, grain-free snack.

Provided by Stacey

Categories     Appetizer     Snack

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 -7 ounce can tuna (drained and broken up with a fork, )
1 egg (beaten)
¼ cup grated cheddar cheese
2 tbsp parmesan cheese
½ tsp golden flax meal
1 tbsp heaping mayonnaise
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp sea salt
1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil (for baking)
BREADED COATING:
3 tbsp almond flour
½ tbsp parmesan cheese
⅛ tsp sea salt
⅛ tsp black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 F, and use the tbsp oil to grease a baking sheet.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine all the tuna ball ingredients except for the oil and coating ingredients. Mix thoroughly.
  • In a separate medium size mixing bowl combine all the breaded coating ingredients. mix together thoroughly.
  • Take a tbsp of tuna mixture and roll into a ball shape with hands.
  • Roll tuna ball in the breaded coating mixture to cover and place on oiled baking sheet.
  • Once done rolling and coating tuna balls, bake for 14 minutes until lightly browned, turning over halfway through cooking time.
  • Remove from oven and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1 g, ServingSize 3 balls

BAKED TUNA MEATBALLS



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Baked tuna meatballs are a healthy, seafood spin on meatballs! They're paleo, low-carb and keto-friendly as well. Watch the video above to see how I make them!

Provided by Lisa Bryan

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion (finely diced)
2 cups baby spinach (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
3 5-ounce cans tuna (or one pound cooked tuna)
1/4 cup almond flour
2 beaten eggs
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (chopped)
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and saute for a minute. Then add the chopped baby spinach and saute for another 1-2 minutes or until the spinach is wilted.
  • Transfer the onion spinach mixture to a bowl and let it cool. You can place the bowl in the fridge to speed this up.
  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Drain the cans of tuna and add the tuna to a mixing bowl along with the cooled vegetables, almond flour, eggs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, dill, salt and pepper.
  • Use your hands to dig in and mix everything together, breaking up any large chunks of tuna. The finer the mixture, the easier it will stick together.
  • Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop out evenly sized amounts of mixture. Use your fingers to mold this into a ball, then place it on a parchment lined baking tray.
  • Bake the tuna meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 meatballs, Calories 243 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 443 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

BAKED TUNA BALLS



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These tuna balls are very tasty, they can be made into 10-12 larger balls, or 30-40 smaller cocktail size balls (served with a cocktail picks). If you are one of those people (like myself) that just have to add garlic to everything, no matter what it is, then fresh minced garlic in any amount may be added to these if desired. This recipe can easily be doubled, I usually do if I am making, them into larger balls, for a snack or a main meal.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 egg
1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs (enough to hold the balls together) or 1/4 cup soft breadcrumbs (enough to hold the balls together)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise (Hellman's is best)
2 -3 tablespoons chopped onions or 2 -3 tablespoons green onions, if desired
2 -3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 -2 teaspoon dried parsley
2 -3 tablespoons chopped almonds
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning, to taste
1/2 cup crushed corn flakes (for coating)
3 tablespoons melted butter
seasoning salt (I use seasoning salt for this) or regular white salt, to taste (I use seasoning salt for this)
black pepper, to taste (optional)

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.

TUNA BALLS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cake flour
1 egg
3 tablespoons corn meal
1 6-ounce can tuna (water drained)
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons oregano
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup water

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

ITALIAN TUNA BALLS



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A superhealthy twist on a family favourite that can be served with spaghetti or squashed flat and cooked as burgers

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta, Supper

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 160g cans of tuna in sunflower or olive oil, drained (reserve a little oil)
small handful of pine nuts
freshly grated zest 1 lemon
small handful parsley leaves, roughly chopped
50g fresh breadcrumb
1 egg , beaten
400g spaghetti
500g jar pasta sauce

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 92 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 1.42 milligram of sodium

CRISPY TUNA BAKE



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I just love this dish. Different from a usual tuna bake, this can be served either hot or cold, with vegetables or salad.

Provided by Scoob

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in vegetable oil
1 medium onion (chopped finely)
450 g cheddar cheese
200 g potato chips (preferably cheese & garlic or similar)
1 egg (to bind)
50 g milk (to bind)
1 pinch salt & pepper
1 fresh tomato
1 -2 minced garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Drain tuna & place in mixing bowl with onions, salt & pepper and half amount of cheese.
  • Crush 1/2 bag of potato chips & add to mixing bowl & mix together, with a little garlic powder and salt & pepper. If you can't get cheese & garlic chips, then cheese & onion will suffice, in which case, 1 clove of crushed garlic can be added.
  • Beat the egg & mix in with the tuna mixture.
  • Add a little milk if more binding required & place into ovenproof dish.
  • If you're adding fresh tomatoes, thinly slice tomato and layer with the tuna mix into the ovenproof dish.
  • Crush rest of crisps & mix with remaining grated cheese & sprinkle on top of tuna mix.
  • Bake in a medium oven for around 15-20 mins or until golden brown on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 939.8, Fat 64.8, SaturatedFat 31.2, Cholesterol 188.1, Sodium 1288.3, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.7, Protein 58.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality tuna for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure to chop the onion and parsley finely so that they evenly distribute throughout the tuna balls.
  • Press the mixture firmly into balls to help them hold their shape while baking.
  • To ensure the tuna balls are cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that they have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Serve the tuna balls immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or lemon wedges.

Conclusion:

Crispy baked tuna balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their crispy outer coating and tender, flavorful filling, tuna balls are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty recipe, give crispy baked tuna balls a try - you won't be disappointed!

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