Description
Greek Tomato Fritters are a delightful way to enjoy the vibrant flavors of summer. These crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside fritters combine fresh tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and creamy feta cheese for a satisfying treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether served as an appetizer, a snack, or a side dish, these Mediterranean-inspired bites are sure to impress your family and friends. With just a handful of simple ingredients and straightforward steps, making these fritters is both enjoyable and rewarding.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, grated or finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 large eggs
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate or finely chop the tomatoes and drain excess juice if necessary.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the grated tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, parsley, and dill to the dry ingredients; mix until well combined.
- Stir in the eggs until all ingredients are evenly coated; the batter should be thick but manageable.
- Heat about 1/4 inch of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Form small patties from the batter using a spoon or your hands and carefully place them in the hot oil.
- Fry fritters for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Repeat frying with remaining batter and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters (90g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg