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Home » Recipes » Breakfast

Crispy Keto Fried Mortadella Chips

by Oscar Chimenti, Last Modified: June 29, 2022 This post may contain affiliate or sponsored links. See the Disclosure Policy linked in my footer.

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fried mortadella with eggs, cutlery on an orange napkin.

Crispy Keto Fried Mortadella makes a perfect side to fried eggs and is a quick and easy low carb keto recipe.

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I stumbled across this recipe by accident. You see I liked my mortadella in a sandwich sliced very thin, almost translucent. Anything else would just not do for me.

So when my partner brought home some mortadella for me, I was disappointed as the deli sliced it too thick for my liking. I was about to throw it out but decided to fry it up to see what it would taste like.

Needless to say I really enjoyed this one ingredient recipe and now want to share it with you. It's also a perfect keto option to a side of fried eggs and will also make a great carnivore snack. Do I even call it a recipe since it's only one ingredient?

Main Ingredients

Ok, does this even need a heading? I can't believe I am making this a recipe but when I shard it on social people asked me to make it a recipe, so here it is.

Mortadella: an italian luncheon meat made of finely hashed or ground cured pork, traditionally flavoured with black peppercorns.

Steps by step instructions

How to make Fried Mortadella?

STEP 1: Stack 3 slices of mortadella and cut into strips.

stack of mortadella sliced in ribbons.
Mortadella slices cut into strips.

STEP 2: Transfer mortadella strips to a skillet over medium heat. Using tongs toss the strips occasionally until they get nice and crispy.

frying mortadella ribbons in a frying pan with tongs.
Frying the mortadella in a frying pan.

STEP 3: Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel to catch any grease.

The mortadella will create some grease in the frying pan which I used to fry two eggs to go with it. It's a perfect combination and an alternative to making bacon and eggs.

fried mortadella with eggs, cutlery on an orange napkin.
Fried mortadella with eggs.

Recipe tips

Top tip: if using light mortadella you may want to add some olive oil to the skillet before frying.

Recipe variations

Alternatively you can fry the full slices of mortadella and make a fried mortadella sandwich. It's similar to a bologna sandwich although I would use a low carb bread.

Some may add yellow mustard to it but as an italian that would be blasphemous.

Check out my Muffaletta Olive Spread for another recipe to use on a sandwich.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between mortadella and bologna?

Mortadella has cubes of fat that break up the meat where bologna emulsifies the fat with the meat.

What do you serve mortadella with?

I enjoy the crispy fried keto mortadella with fried eggs. However, the deli sliced mortadella is great in a (low carb) sandwich with provolone and slices of tomatoes.

What makes this recipe keto?

Since this is only a one ingredient recipe which is meat, it contains zero carb making it keto, low carb, carnivore and diabetic friendly.

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fried mortadella with eggs, cutlery on an orange napkin.
Keto Fried Mortadella with 2 eggs.
keto fried mortadella with eggs.

Crispy Keto Fried Mortadella Chips

Oscar
Mortadella sliced in ribbons and fried until they are crispy. Perfect side to eggs instead of bacon.
5 from 57 votes
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Prep Time : 5 mins
Cook Time : 5 mins
Total Time : 10 mins
Course : Breakfast
Cuisine : Italian
Diet : Diabetic, Halal
Servings : 2 people
Calories : 57

Equipment

  • Medium Frying Pan
  • Tongs
  • Chef's Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 3 slices mortadella sliced ¼" thick
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil optional if using light mortadella
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Instructions
 

  • Slice mortadella into strips
  • Pan fry in a medium skillet over medium heat until crispy.

Notes

Top tip: if using light mortadella you may want to add some olive oil to the skillet before frying.

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Nutritional Information

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 5g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g
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Food safety

  • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
  • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Never leave cooking food unattended
  • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more food guidelines

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  1. Lucy

    February 24, 2022 at 2:46 pm

    5 stars
    I would never have thought of making chips with mortadella. Goes perfectly with eggs for a full English breakfast!

    Reply
  2. Megan

    February 23, 2022 at 4:43 pm

    5 stars
    Dammit these look so good! Never would have thought to make these now I need to!

    Reply
  3. Rob

    February 22, 2022 at 10:29 pm

    5 stars
    Such a delicious morning crispy treat! Love that these fit into a keto diet.

    Reply
  4. Jean

    February 22, 2022 at 6:30 pm

    5 stars
    I like this alternative version and great without worrying carbs.

    Reply
  5. Michelle

    February 11, 2022 at 6:01 pm

    5 stars
    Such a great idea! Definitely trying this in the morning!

    Reply
  6. nancy

    February 10, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    5 stars
    so crispy and flavourful. i make it a double batch each time

    Reply

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