Zesty Fried Meatballs With Red Pepper Sauce

Zesty Fried Meatballs With Red Pepper Sauce


1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. Lightly spray heavy duty baking sheet with cooking spray.

3. In a large bowl, combine beef, 3 eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup bread crumbs and Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly and shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs.

4. In a small bowl, lightly beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water to make egg wash; in another small bowl, add remaining bread crumbs.

5. Dip meatballs in egg mixture, then roll in bread crumbs and place them on prepared baking sheet.

6. Heat oil in a heavy-bottom saucepan over high heat. Using a sloted spoon, carefully add meatballs to oil. Fry until golden brown, working in batches.

7. Remove meatballs from oil and arrange in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes.

8. For red pepper sauce, combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

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