---
title: "Chilean Breaded Criadillas — Fried Bull Testicles Recipe"
description: "Versión en Español. Chilean criadillas rebozadas are bull testicles cleaned of their outer membrane, cut into thin fillets, dipped in egg beaten with garlic and parsley, then in flour and breadcrumbs,..."
url: https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-breaded-criadillas-rebozadas-recipe/
date: 2026-09-27
modified: 2026-09-27
author: "Carlos Uhart M."
image: https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/chilean-breaded-bull-criadillas-featured.jpg
categories: ["Main Dishes"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# Chilean Breaded Criadillas — Fried Bull Testicles Recipe

[Versión en Español](https://comidaschilenas.com/receta-de-criadillas-rebozadas/)

![Chilean breaded bull criadillas fried golden in olive oil](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/chilean-breaded-bull-criadillas-featured.jpg)*Homemade Chilean criadillas rebozadas*

Chilean criadillas rebozadas are bull testicles cleaned of their outer membrane, cut into thin fillets, dipped in egg beaten with garlic and parsley, then in flour and breadcrumbs, and fried in olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes per side until crisp. They take 15 minutes of preparation plus 30 minutes of cooking and serve 4 people.

Criadillas are a traditional offal dish, mild in flavor, served as an appetizer or main course with rice, potatoes, or salad.

## How to Make Breaded Criadillas?

Buy criadillas fresh from a trusted butcher, or frozen from specialty shops. They are cleaned, sliced, breaded, and fried quickly so they stay tender inside.

## Nutritional Information

Each serving of breaded criadillas contains approximately 450 kcal, 28 g of carbohydrates, 30 g of fat, 22 g of protein, 2 g of fiber, 2 g of sugars, 320 mg of cholesterol, and 450 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.

## Homemade Chilean Criadillas Rebozadas Recipe

**Preparation:** 15 minutes
**Cooking:** 30 minutes
**Servings:** 4 people

### Ingredients

- 500 g (1.1 lb) of bull criadillas
- 200 g (1 2/3 cups) of flour
- 200 g (2 cups) of breadcrumbs
- 100 ml (1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon) of olive oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon of parsley
- Fine salt
- Black pepper

### Instructions

1. Wash the criadillas in fresh water, removing the outer layers of skin, pat dry with paper towels, and cut into thin fillets with a sharp knife. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

![Fresh, cleaned bull criadillas on a cutting board](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fresh-bull-criadillas.jpg)*Criadillas*

1. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the parsley and finely chopped garlic. Place the flour in a second dish and the breadcrumbs in a third.

![Eggs beaten with garlic and parsley for breading](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Fresh-eggs.jpg)*Eggs*

1. Dip the fillets in the beaten egg, let the excess drip off, coat them evenly in flour, shake gently, and finally coat them in breadcrumbs.

![Breadcrumbs for the final crispy coating](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/breadcrumbs-panko-criadillas.jpg)*Breadcrumbs*

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the fillets carefully, lower the heat, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until crisp outside. Serve right away as an appetizer or with rice, boiled potatoes, or salad.

## Additional Tips

### Remove the membrane

Make a shallow lengthwise cut and peel off the double outer membrane firmly with your fingers.

### Follow the breading order

Egg, flour, then breadcrumbs gives a crisp, sealed crust that keeps the inside juicy.

### Soak for a milder flavor

Soak the sliced fillets in cold water with lemon or vinegar for 10 minutes before drying and breading.

| Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bull criadillas | Lamb criadillas | 1:1 | Milder, smaller |
| Breadcrumbs | Panko | 1:1 | Crispier |
| Pan-fried | Air fryer at 200 C | 12 to 15 minutes | Lighter |
| Parsley | Cilantro | 1:1 | More herbal |

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

### 1. What do criadillas taste like?

They are surprisingly mild and slightly milky, without the strong iron taste of liver or kidneys.

### 2. How do I make sure they are clean?

Remove the skin completely and soak the fillets briefly in water with lemon or vinegar.

### 3. Can I cook them in an air fryer?

Yes. Spray the breaded fillets with olive oil and air-fry at 200 C (392 F) for 12 to 15 minutes, turning halfway.

### 4. What sides go best?

White rice, boiled potatoes, or a fresh Chilean tomato and onion salad.

## What Are Criadillas?

Criadillas is the culinary name for the testicles of slaughter animals, in this case of a bull, eaten breaded and fried in Chile and Spain.

## Nutritional Profile

Criadillas are relatively low in fat and a good source of lean protein and minerals such as iron and zinc.

## Did You Know?

Criadillas are popularly believed to be an aphrodisiac, and besides bull, those of calf, lamb, and even rooster are eaten.

## Recommended

- [Chilean Creamy Kidneys](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-creamy-kidneys-rinones-a-la-crema-recipe/)
- [Kidneys in Sherry](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/kidneys-in-sherry-rinones-al-jerez-recipe/)
- [Chilean Garlic Liver Steaks](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-bistec-de-pana-garlic-liver-steaks-recipe/)
- [Chilean Beef Escalopa](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-beef-escalopa-breaded-cutlet-recipe/)