Indulge in the crispy delight of tomato fritters, a culinary creation that tantalizes taste buds with its burst of flavors and textures. These fritters are not just any ordinary appetizer; they are golden-brown morsels of pure joy, crafted with a combination of fresh, juicy tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a hint of spice. Served with a variety of dipping sauces, these fritters cater to every palate, promising a delightful culinary experience. Whether you prefer the classic marinara sauce, a tangy tzatziki, or a spicy sriracha mayo, each dip enhances the flavors of the fritters in a unique way. This recipe article offers a collection of tomato fritter variations, ensuring that every bite is a celebration of culinary creativity. From classic tomato fritters to unique takes like sun-dried tomato and feta fritters, there's a recipe for every taste and occasion. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your skillet, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
COUSCOUS FRITTERS WITH FRESH CORN AND TOMATO SALSA
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, corn, half of the cilantro, the onion, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon of the cumin, the ketchup, and salt. Set aside.
- Prepare the fritters: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the broth, chili powder, butter, and remaining salt. Bring to a boil. Add the couscous in a stream. Stir once. Cover and remove from the heat. Set aside until the couscous is tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and combine with the egg.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, pour vegetable oil to a depth of 1/2 inch. Heat until a pinch of couscous sizzles instantly. Place the couscous mixture, in 1/3 cup increments, into the skillet. With a spatula, flatten into croquettes 3 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Fry until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate with paper towels to drain. Keep warm in the oven.
- In another medium skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it up with a fork, until thoroughly cooked, 6 to 8 minutes. With the spatula, transfer the meat to plate lined with paper towels to drain. Set aside.
- Spoon some of the salsa onto 4 individual dinner plates. Set a fritter in the center of each plate. Top with equal portions of sausage and additional salsa. Garnish with the remaining cilantro leaves and serve.
CORN FRITTERS WITH ARUGULA AND WARM TOMATO SALAD
Categories Leafy Green Tomato Vegetable Appetizer Fry Vegetarian Cornmeal Corn Arugula Summer Gourmet Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Prepare tomatoes:
- Cook white and pale green scallions in oil in a 10- to 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, until tomatoes begin to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in scallion greens. Transfer to a bowl and cool to warm.
- Make fritters while tomatoes cool:
- Cook corn in a small saucepan of boiling water until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain in a sieve, then rinse under cold water and pat dry.
- Whisk together cornmeal, flour, salt, baking soda, and sugar in a bowl. Whisk together milk and egg in another bowl, then add to dry ingredients and stir until just combined (do not overmix). Stir in corn.
- Heat oil in cleaned skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Working in batches of 4, spoon 1 heaping tablespoon batter per fritter into skillet and fry, turning over once, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes total. Transfer with a spatula to paper towels to drain.
- Prepare arugula:
- Whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Add arugula and toss to coat.
- Divide arugula, fritters, and tomatoes among 8 small plates.
JALAPEñO POPPER FRITTERS WITH TOMATO SALSA
Provided by Andrew Friedman
Categories Hanukkah Vegetarian Dinner Deep-Fry Kosher Candy Thermometer Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes about 20 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Transfer jalapeños to large baking sheet and roast, turning occasionally, until softened and blistered, about 20 minutes. Using tongs, transfer to large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand 10 minutes. Wearing gloves, peel and seed jalapeños, then cut into large dice.
- In large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking soda, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. In medium bowl whisk together buttermilk and egg. Whisk in dry ingredients, then fold in diced jalapeños and cream cheese.
- In heavy, 4-quart pot over moderate heat, heat 3 inches of oil until thermometer registers 350°F. Working in batches of 6 and returning oil to 350°F between batches, drop batter by tablespoons into hot oil and fry fritters, stirring constantly, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and immediately sprinkle with salt.
- Serve immediately with salsa and sour cream.
TOMATO FRITTERS
I got the basic recipe for these fritters from a friend, then I tweaked it for my family's tastes. It's one of our very favorite things in the summer. We love them right after they've been fried, when they're still hot and crispy. -Pam Halter, Bridgeton, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, basil, oregano and pepper. Gently stir in tomato, onion, cheese, jalapeno and garlic just until moistened. If the batter seems thick, add water 1 Tbsp. at a time to thin it slightly until it loosens up and mixes easily. , In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1-1/2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
ZUCCHINI AND SUMAC FRITTERS WITH TOMATO AND MINT SALSA
These fritters could be served as appetizers, as a side dish or as one of several vegetarian dishes. It's the closest recipe I've found for some delicious zucchini fritters I ate and loved some years ago, though I'm pretty sure that they didn't have sumac in them, and sumac adds a lot of flavour. When I inquired after the recipe at the time, the Greek woman who'd made them she named the key ingredients but was very dismissive of them. I felt as if to her it was if I'd asked how to make something as simple as say a basic bread and butter sandwich with a slice of cheese in it! This recipe is from the Australian Women's Weekly's 'fresh food fast: delicious no fuss healthy recipes'. Australian brown onions are what Americans call yellow onions. Sumac, if you've not used it is defined (in the same recipe book) as "a purple-red astringent spice ground from berries that grow on shrubs that flourish wild around the Mediterranean; has a tart, lemony flavour. Found in Middle-Eastern food stores. Substitute: 1/8 teaspoon five-spice plus 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper plus 1/8 teaspoon all spice equals 3/4 teaspoon sumac". I've found that I can purchase it readily from more upmarket supermarkets and European delicatessens.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories Onions
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Squeeze the excess liquid from the zucchini using absorbent paper until it is as dry as possible or literally squeeze-dry a handful at a time in your hand; combine the zucchini in a medium-sized bowl with the onion, breadcrumbs, eggs, oregano and sumac.
- Heat the oil in a large, preferably non-stick pan; drop rounded tablespoons of the zucchini mixture in batches, into the pan; cook until browned on both sides and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, combine the tomato and mint in a small bowl; serve the fritters with the tomato and mint salad, accompanied by yoghurt.
CRISPY CORN FRITTERS WITH TOMATO SALAD
Provided by Sandra Lee
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl combine the corn muffin mix, creamed corn, egg and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Mix until well combined. Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, spoon a heaping tablespoons of the batter into the hot oil. Cook until crisp and golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- In a medium bowl combine 2 tablespoons of the pesto, with 1/2 cup shredded cheese, season with salt and pepper, to taste. Put a tablespoon of the pesto and cheese onto each of the corn fritters and top each with a tomato half. Transfer to a platter and serve.
DOMATOKEFTEDES - GREEK TOMATO FRITTERS
This recipe is posted here for play in CQ3 - Greece. This recipe is from website: realgreekrecipes.blogspot.ca This delicious and easy-to-make Greek summer snack is a specialty from the island of Santorini and is especially tasty with Santorini tomatoes. This dish may be eaten as a side dish or a meze and are especially...
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Other Snacks
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Remove the skin, seeds and liquid from the tomatoes and finely chop them.
- 2. Then place them in a colander and drain any remaining liquid.
- 3. Put them in a bowl and add the onion, mint, salt and pepper and mix well.
- 4. Now add the flour - the mixture above should be approx 800g in total, for which 300g flour is enough, but if it should be more than 800g, you can add a bit more flour. Make sure to mix well.
- 5. Heat the oil in a frying pan and then add spoonfuls of the mixture to fry. When one side is done, turn over.
- 6. Remove and place on paper towel to drain, serve and enjoy!
TOMATO FRITTERS
Well I'm just about tomato-ed out (is that even a word?)- there are so many recipes that I could be on here all day and night with just tomato recipes- so here is one you will like to snack on.
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Vegetable Appetizers
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Sift together the dry ingredients and add beaten egg and basil. Stir in milk gradually. Add butter and beat mixture vigorously. Cut cold tomatoes 2-to-3 inches thick and pat dry; dip into the batter. Fry in hot oil (380^) until browned.
TOMATO FRITTERS
Steps:
- In a roasting pan, toss your cherry tomatoes with some olive oil, salt, pepper and some cloves of garlic and roast in a preheated 450F oven for about 30-40 minutes or until they are slightly shriveled the the skins have just burst. You may also bake your potato while the oven is roasting. Allow to cool to room temperature and strain the excess liquid and reserve the roasted tomatoes in a large bowl along with the mashed potato. In a skillet, add some olive oil to the pan over medium heat and add your chopped scallions and saute until they have softened and translucent. Allow to cool and add to the bowl with the tomatoes. Add your flour, egg and herbs and black pepper mix throughly with a wooden spoon. The mixture will be soft and wet but sticky. Add more flour for binding as needed. Add some crumbled Feta and taste test your mixture. Adjust flavourings with herbs, pepper or with some more cheese. Add your vegetable oil to a large, non-stick frying pan (about 2.4 cm high) over medium high heat and drop a bit of the mixture in. When it starts to sizzle, your oil is hot enough for you to begin frying off your fritters. Use an ice cream scooper to drop your fritter mixture into the oil and flatten each fritter into the shape of a pattie. Fry each fritter for about 2 minutes per side and reserve on large plate or platter that's covered in paper towel. Fry off in batches and reserve in a warm oven until the entire batch is ready to be served. Serve as part of an array of Greek mezedes with some Ouzo and ice. I decided the best approach would be to roast some ripe cherry tomatoes under high heat with only the coaxing of olive oil, salt, pepper and a few cloves of garlic to add flavour.
Tips:
- Use ripe tomatoes: For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy tomatoes. If you don't have ripe tomatoes, you can also use canned diced tomatoes, but be sure to drain them well before using.
- Add some herbs and spices: To add extra flavor to your fritters, try adding some fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or thyme. You can also add some spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or cayenne pepper.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the fritters tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Fry the fritters until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through and crispy.
- Serve the fritters hot: Tomato fritters are best served hot out of the fryer. You can serve them with a dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce or ranch dressing.
Conclusion:
Tomato fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for using up leftover tomatoes, and they can be made with a variety of herbs and spices to suit your taste. So next time you have a few extra tomatoes on hand, give tomato fritters a try!
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