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Tomato Fritters Recipe

This summery Greek tomato fritters recipe is a quintessential dish from Santorini, Greece. Made from tomatoes and aromatic herbs and then pan-fried until golden brown, these easy-to-make fritters are intensely flavorful. Escape to Santorini with each bite of this tasty appetizer.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Rest Time: 1 hour
Servings: 15 fritters
Calories: 443kcal
Author: Authentic Food Quest

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 2.2 lb 8 small-medium tomatoes
  • ¼ cup chopped scallions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 6-8 spearmint leaves finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon + a pinch salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour + more if needed
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1-2 inches Olive oil or vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • Grate half of the tomatoes into a bowl and set aside.
  • Cut the remaining tomatoes into quarters and remove the flesh. Chop the flesh into small cubes and strain in a colander.
  • Add a pinch of salt and grated tomatoes. Drain for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, chop fresh parsley and mint.
  • Add tomatoes, scallions, parsley, oregano, mint, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to a bowl, along with flour and baking powder.
  • Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the tomato fritter mixture is cohesive. Feel free to add more flour if needed.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Using a spoon, scoop about one full tablespoon of the tomato mixture and gently drop it into the sizzling hot oil.
  • Shallow fry it for about 2–3 minutes on each side until each side is golden brown.
  • Use a slotted spoon and transfer the cooked tomato fritters onto paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • Serve the drained fritters immediately while still warm. Enjoy as a tasty Greek appetizer.

Notes

  • As you fry the tomato fritters, be sure not to overcrowd the fritters in the frying pan. Cook the fritters in batches about 3 to 4 at a time. Cooking too many fritters at once will prevent them from becoming light and crisp.

Nutrition

Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 2595mg | Potassium: 2537mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 8916IU | Vitamin C: 147mg | Calcium: 268mg | Iron: 7mg
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