Fried Anchovies – Alici Fritte

Fried Anchovies - Alici Fritte Recipe
Fried Anchovies – Alici Fritte Recipe

Fried anchovies are a typical dish of the Neapolitan tradition.  Anchovies, poor fish, very rich from a nutritional point of view with its Omega 3 content.

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 25 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Total Time: 35 min

INGREDIENTS

  • 600 gr of fresh anchovies
  • 3 whole eggs
  • A spoonful of grated pecorino cheese
  • 100 gr. made with flour
  • A handful of chopped parsley
  • Salt and peanut oil for frying.

PREPARATION

  1. Clean the anchovies, deprive them of their heads and their bones;
  2. Wash the anchovies under cold running water;
  3. Shell the eggs in a bowl and mix them with the pecorino cheese, salt and parsley. Separately, prepare a dish with flour;
  4. Bring peanut oil to a large temperature in a large pan and lower the heat when we start frying (anchovies are delicate);

  5. Now flour the anchovies evenly, on one side and on the other, remove the excess flour and dip them in the beaten egg.  Then fry them a few at a time, browning them on both sides;
  6. Place them quickly on absorbent paper, a pinch of salt and eat them immediately.

Written by Isabella Romano

Isabella Romano is a writer and contributor at Open Food Near Me, covering food, restaurants, cuisines, dining ideas, recipes, and the ingredients and traditions behind the meals we love. Her work focuses on making food discovery approachable, whether readers are looking for something new to try, learning about different cuisines, or finding inspiration for their next meal. Isabella has a particular appreciation for Italian and Mediterranean flavors, fresh ingredients, and the simple idea that great food is even better when it brings people together.