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Nutritional Values
720kcal
18gProtein
80gCarbs
35gFat
3gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
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🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Fried Pizza
How to order / say it
Say it
Pizza fritta — [PEET-sah FREE-tah]
Order
I'd like the fried pizza, please.
Locally
Vorrei la pizza fritta, per favore.
Say locally
A deep-fried, folded pizza stuffed with ricotta, tomato, and mozzarella.
Why try it?
Fried Pizza is a testament to Neapolitan ingenuity, transforming simple ingredients into a comfort food delight. It exemplifies urban street food culture, showcasing the inventive spirit of Naples' food enthusiasts.
How it tastes
With a crispy, golden-brown crust, the interior offers a deliciously creamy and savory mixture of ricotta, melted mozzarella, and tangy tomato sauce, creating a rich interplay of flavors and textures.
Origin & History — first documented: 1945
Dating back to post-WWII Naples, when traditional pizza ingredients were scarce, fried pizza was a creative street food option. It became widely popular due to its affordability and flavorful appeal, remaining a cherished treat in the city.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 300 g pizza dough
- 🥛 150 g ricotta cheese
- 🥛 100 g mozzarella cheese
- 🥣 100 g tomato sauce
- 🫒 1 L vegetable oil
- 🧂 5 g salt
- 🌿 5 g basil leaves
Method
- 1 Roll out pizza dough into circles.
- 2 Fill one half with ricotta, mozzarella, tomato sauce, and basil.
- 3 Fold dough to seal the filling and press edges.
- 4 Deep fry until golden brown and crispy.
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