Instructions

1. Place the mayonnaise in the freezer for at least four hours before attempting to fry it. The more solid the mayonnaise, the easier frying will be.

2. Remove the chilled mayonnaise from the freezer and spoon it from the container in rough spheres about 3/4 inch in diameter.

3. Powder you hands well with cornstarch and pat the mayonnaise into a ball. If the condiment refuses to form into a manageable sphere, chill it for another hour and try again.

4. Drop the cornstarch-coated mayonnaise balls into the panko breadcrumbs and gently roll them through the crumbs until each sphere is coated. Panko breadcrumbs have a flat shape that hold the mayonnaise in place so it fries better than rounded traditional breadcrumbs.

5. Heat 1 inch of oil in a deep fryer or frying pan. Monitor the oil's temperature with a thermometer.

6. Lower the breaded mayonnaise balls into the fryer or pan when the fat reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook until the outer surface of the ball turns a medium golden-brown. Some mayonnaise may leak, but the ball should remain intact.

7. Scoop the fried mayonnaise out of the oil with a wire scoop and drain the fried pieces on paper towels. Season the mayonnaise bites with salt and pepper to taste.