Fontina Fritta recipe served on a plate, by VAI's Italian Inspired Restaurant Kitchen + Bar
Jul 13 2026

Fontina Fritta Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Fontina Fritta Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Serving Garnish

Method

Preparation of Ingredients

  1. 1

    Cut the Fontina Cheese

    Cut the Fontina cheese into 1-inch cubes. Ensure uniformity for even cooking.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    Prepare three separate shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with bread crumbs. In the flour, mix in the salt and black pepper.

Breading Process

  1. 3

    Coat the Cheese

    Take each cube of Fontina cheese and first coat it in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.

  2. 4

    Dip in Egg

    Next, dip the floured cheese cube into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is completely covered.

  3. 5

    Final Coating

    Finally, roll the cheese cube in the bread crumbs until fully coated. Repeat this for all cheese cubes.

Cooking

  1. 6

    Heat Oil

    In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil by dropping a small piece of bread into it; if it sizzles, it’s ready.

  2. 7

    Fry the Cheese

    Carefully add the breaded Fontina cheese cubes to the hot oil in small batches. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Do not overcrowd the pan.

  3. 8

    Drain Excess Oil

    Once golden brown, remove the cheese cubes using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Serving the Dish

  1. 9

    Garnish and Serve

    Sprinkle fresh parsley over the fried Fontina fritta and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the cheese.

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