fritters Recipes
14 delicious fritters recipes from around the world
Kolokythokeftedes (Greek Zucchini Fritters)
Deliciously crispy and savory Greek zucchini fritters, a popular Cretan specialty. These patties are packed with fresh zucchini, salty feta cheese, and aromatic herbs like mint and dill. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal.
Pataniscas de Bacalhau
Pataniscas de Bacalhau are traditional Portuguese cod fritters, featuring flaky salt cod encased in a light, airy batter. They are a popular appetizer or light meal, often served with rice and salad.
Kabak Mücver
Turkish zucchini fritters - crispy zucchini cakes with herbs. Summer mezze.
Kabak Mücver (Turkish Zucchini Fritters)
Crispy, herb-flecked zucchini fritters, a quintessential summer mezze dish. These savory cakes are light yet satisfying, perfect as an appetizer or a light meal.
Perkedel (Indonesian Potato Fritters)
Perkedel are savory Indonesian potato fritters, often enriched with ground meat. These delightful patties are a popular side dish with Dutch colonial influences, similar to European frikadellen.
Bolinho de Bacalhau
Brazilian salt cod fritters - crispy fried cod and potato balls. A beloved Portuguese legacy perfected in Brazil.
Buñuelos
Crispy, thin Mexican fritters made from fried dough, generously coated in a warm, spiced piloncillo (unrefined whole cane sugar) syrup. A beloved Christmas tradition, these buñuelos are known for their delicate crunch and sweet, aromatic flavor.
Buñuelos Colombianos
Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, these Colombian cheese fritters are a beloved Christmas essential. Made with salty costeño cheese and tapioca starch, they puff up beautifully when fried to a golden brown.
Picarones
Picarones are traditional Peruvian fritters made from sweet potato and squash, deep-fried to a golden crisp, and served with a spiced chancaca (unrefined cane sugar) syrup. They are a beloved street food dessert.
Sopaipillas (Chilean Pumpkin Fritters)
Delicious Chilean sopaipillas are lightly sweetened, fried pumpkin dough rounds. They are traditionally enjoyed on rainy days, served warm with a sweet chancaca syrup or savory with a spicy pebre salsa.
Accras de Morue
Mauritian salt cod fritters - crispy fried balls of salt cod batter. A popular Creole beach snack with distinct Indian Ocean influence.
Maakouda (Moroccan Potato Fritters)
Deliciously spiced mashed potato patties, fried to a perfect golden crisp. A popular Moroccan street food, often served stuffed inside warm bread with a side of harissa.
Masa (Waina)
Northern Nigerian fermented rice cakes, often called 'Waina', are delightful, slightly tangy, and subtly sweet fritters. Traditionally made with a fermented rice batter and fried in a specialized dimpled pan, they are a popular breakfast or snack.
Mosa (Nigerian Plantain Fritters)
Deliciously sweet and soft fritters made from mashed overripe plantains, lightly spiced with nutmeg and fried to a golden crisp. Perfect as a snack or a delightful breakfast treat.