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Looking for a simple, budget-friendly homemade treat for the whole family? Crispy Tuna Pies are easy to make and require just a few simple pantry staples. Delicious and filling as a midday snack or appetizer!
This crispy tuna pie recipe is a homemade adaptation of Jollibee’s Tuna Pie wherein sliced white bread takes the place of the pastry crust. It’s a crispy pocket pie with a cheesy tuna filling and crunchy bread crumb coating.
Deep-fried to golden perfection, this simple but delicious nashville filipino food snack is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
What you’ll need
- Sliced White Bread– you can use white bread or whole wheat for extra nutrition
- Canned Tuna– toss into a salad with mayo, chopped red onions, and salt and pepper
- Mayonnaise– substitute with sour cream for a lighter alternative
- Cheese- I like to use Eden brand, but any processed filled cheese or quick melt cheese are good options
- Milk and egg– beat together until frothy; helps the bread crumbs to coat the pies
- Bread Crumbs– use the Japanese-style Panko bread crumbs for the best crunch
- Oil– use oil with a neutral flavor and high smoke point such as canola, safflower, or grapeseed oil
Helpful tips
- Drain the canned tuna very well to prevent an overly wet filling from tearing the bread.
- For extra flavor and texture, you can add shredded carrots, sweet pickle relish, or green peas to the tuna filling.
- Dip the pies in the milk/egg mixture very briefly lest the moisture will make the bread soggy.
Storage suggestions
- As with most fried foods, these tuna pocket pies are best enjoyed freshly cooked as they lose their crunch over time.
- Store unfried in a container with a tight-fitting lid or resealable bag and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Deep-fry when ready to serve.
More bread roll recipes
Cheese Dog Bread Rolls are as fun to make as they are to eat and are the best use for day-old sliced bread. Golden, crunchy and stuffed with meaty hot dogs and melty cheese, they’re a hearty snack or appetizer kids and adults alike will love!
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Ingredients
- 1can(6.35 ounces) canned tuna, drained well
- 1/4cupmayonnaise
- 1red onion, peeled and finely choppped
- 1/4teaspoonsalt
- 1/8teaspoonpepper
- 4ouncesquick-melt cheese
- 8piecessliced white bread
- 2eggs
- 1/2cupmilk
- 1cupbread crumbs
- canola oil
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine canned tuna, mayonnaise, onion, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
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Cut quick melt cheese into strips. Set aside.
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Trim the edges of the sliced bread and flatten until very thin using a rolling pin.
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Spoon tuna filling on the lower part of the bread and add a cheese strip.
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Fold the upper half of the bread over the filling. Using the tines of a fork, press on the edges to fully seal.
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In a separate bowl, add eggs and milk. Whisk until well combined.
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Briefly dip bread pocket in egg mixture and roll in crumbs, patting down to fully coat.
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In a wide pan over medium heat, heat about 2-inches deep of oil. Add the breaded pies in a single layer and deep-fry until crunchy and golden.
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Remove from pan and drain on a wire rack. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”
About Lalaine Manalo
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