Fritto Misto Sammarinese — Print Recipe

A crispy platter of battered and fried vegetables, cheese, and olives — the celebratory appetizer of San Marino.

Ingredients

1 Cut vegetables into even-sized pieces. Pat dry all ingredients thoroughly.
2 Make batter: whisk flour, eggs, sparkling water, and salt until smooth but still slightly lumpy.
3 Heat oil to 180°C in a deep pot or fryer.
4 Dip vegetables, mozzarella cubes, olives, and sage leaves in batter, letting excess drip off.
5 Fry in small batches for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Do not crowd the pot.
6 Drain on paper towels, season with salt immediately. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

Did You Know?

The key to perfect fritto misto is sparkling water in the batter — the bubbles create extra crispiness that stays crunchy longer.