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Authentic home cooking from Italy, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Italy as Angioletti di focaccia con Rucola e pachino

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Fried Focaccia Sticks with Arugula and Cherry Tomatoes

Paola Catalano @fattierifattiamodomy

grottaferrata (roma)

Inspired by a @giallozafferano recipe, here’s my version: delicious, fun fried pizza sticks that are great sprinkled with salt and served with your favorite dips.

The tomatoes seasoned with oregano give a classic Southern Italian flavor, while the arugula and shaved cheese make the dish complete.

The warm, crispy fried focaccia sticks pair perfectly with the fresh, juicy cherry tomatoes, the slightly bitter and peppery arugula, and the sweet, rich flavor of Parmesan cheese.

A fun twist is to change up the size and shape of a classic focaccia by cutting it into lots of sticks.

Inspired by a @giallozafferano recipe, here’s my version: delicious, fun fried pizza sticks that are great sprinkled with salt and served with your favorite dips.

The tomatoes seasoned with oregano give a classic Southern Italian flavor, while the arugula and shaved cheese make the dish complete.

The warm, crispy fried focaccia sticks pair perfectly with the fresh, juicy cherry tomatoes, the slightly bitter and peppery arugula, and the sweet, rich flavor of Parmesan cheese.

A fun twist is to change up the size and shape of a classic focaccia by cutting it into lots of sticks.

Fried Focaccia Sticks with Arugula and Cherry Tomatoes

Paola Catalano @fattierifattiamodomy

grottaferrata (roma)

Inspired by a @giallozafferano recipe, here’s my version: delicious, fun fried pizza sticks that are great sprinkled with salt and served with your favorite dips.

The tomatoes seasoned with oregano give a classic Southern Italian flavor, while the arugula and shaved cheese make the dish complete.

The warm, crispy fried focaccia sticks pair perfectly with the fresh, juicy cherry tomatoes, the slightly bitter and peppery arugula, and the sweet, rich flavor of Parmesan cheese.

A fun twist is to change up the size and shape of a classic focaccia by cutting it into lots of sticks.

Inspired by a @giallozafferano recipe, here’s my version: delicious, fun fried pizza sticks that are great sprinkled with salt and served with your favorite dips.

The tomatoes seasoned with oregano give a classic Southern Italian flavor, while the arugula and shaved cheese make the dish complete.

The warm, crispy fried focaccia sticks pair perfectly with the fresh, juicy cherry tomatoes, the slightly bitter and peppery arugula, and the sweet, rich flavor of Parmesan cheese.

A fun twist is to change up the size and shape of a classic focaccia by cutting it into lots of sticks.

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Ingredients

2 hours rising + 3 hours after folding + 3–4 min frying

Serves 4–6 servings

Focaccia dough
4 cupsall-purpose flour (about 500 grams)
1 1/4 cupswater, room temperature (about 300 grams)
2 teaspoonssugar
1 tablespoonsalt (3 teaspoons)
2 1/4 teaspoonsinstant dry yeast (about 7 grams)
2 tablespoonsolive oil
Let rise 2 hours, fold, then let rise another 3 hours
Filling
15cherry tomatoes
10 cupsarugula (about 300 grams)
Shaved Parmesan cheese
Olive oil, salt, oregano
Fry for 3-4 minutes
Vegetable oil for frying

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Steps

2 hours rising + 3 hours after folding + 3–4 min frying

1

Mix the dry ingredients. Dissolve the salt in the water and add it to the flour, then add the olive oil. Knead until you have a smooth, firm dough. Cover and let rise for 2 hours.
2

Take the risen dough and fold it to incorporate air. Let it rise again.
3

Place the dough on a floured surface. Roll it out to about 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick. Cut into strips about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) wide and 2 1/2–3 inches (6–8 cm) long.
4

Quarter the cherry tomatoes and season them. Wash and dry the arugula. Prepare the shaved Parmesan.
5

Fry the dough strips in vegetable oil for 3–4 minutes total. Drain on paper towels, then serve the focaccia sticks with the salad, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan shavings.
6

Tip: Make a batch sprinkled with salt to dip in your favorite sauces. Great as finger food.

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Paola Catalano @fattierifattiamodomy

Published in the US on May 12, 2026 13:34

grottaferrata (roma)

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Keywords

Vege Parmesan Cherry Tomato Arugula Cheese

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