Best 3 Turkey Fritters Recipes

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Calling all turkey lovers! If you're looking for a delicious and unique way to enjoy your favorite poultry, look no further than turkey fritters. These bite-sized morsels are made with ground turkey, seasoned to perfection and coated in a crispy breading. Whether you serve them as an appetizer, main course, or snack, turkey fritters are sure to be a hit.

This article features two irresistible turkey fritter recipes: a classic version and a delightful Southwestern-inspired variation. The classic turkey fritters are made with a simple blend of ground turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, and seasonings. The Southwestern turkey fritters add a zesty twist with the inclusion of chili powder, cumin, and cornmeal. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be prepared in under an hour.

So, gather your ingredients, heat up your oil, and get ready to indulge in the crispy, flavorful goodness of turkey fritters. Let's dive into the recipes and start cooking!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

MUSHROOM, BULGUR, SPINACH AND TURKEY FRITTERS WITH YOGURT SAUCE



Mushroom, Bulgur, Spinach and Turkey Fritters With Yogurt Sauce image

These are smaller than burgers and are served without buns, with a pungent garlic sauce. The recipe is inspired by a turkey and zucchini burger in "Jerusalem, a Cookbook," by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 1h

Yield About 18 patties, serving 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4 pound (about 3/4 cup) roasted mushroom base
1 cup, tightly packed, reconstituted (or cooked) coarse or medium bulgur
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped dill or fresh mint
2 garlic cloves, minced or puréed
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons baharat
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1/2 pound ground turkey, preferably light meat
Salt to taste
1 6-ounce bag of spinach
1/2 cup cooked chickpeas (rinsed if using canned)
1 egg, beaten
About 2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil for frying
1 1/2 cups drained yogurt or thick plain Greek yogurt
1 small garlic clove, pureed with a pinch of salt
1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sumac
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the mushroom base, bulgur, chopped herbs, garlic, onion, baharat, cumin, and ground turkey. Salt generously.
  • Steam the spinach for 2 minutes, rinse with cold water and squeeze out excess water with you hands. Chop medium-fine and add the turkey mixture.
  • In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, blend together the chickpeas and egg. Scrape into the bowl with the turkey mixture and mix everything together well. Shape into patties, about 2 tablespoons (45 grams) each; they should measure about 2 1/2 inches in diameter and be about 1/2 inch thick. Place on a sheet pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes if possible.
  • Meanwhile mix together the ingredients for the yogurt sauce.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment. Heat 1 or 2 large, heavy skillets over medium-high heat and add enough oil to lightly coat the bottom. When the pans are hot, add the patties and cook for 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to the parchment-lined sheet pan and place in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve hot or room temperature, with the yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 312, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 539 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TURKEY HERB SOUP WITH CORN STUFFING FRITTERS



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Provided by Ming Tsai

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Canola oil, for shallow frying
1 large minced onion
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon fresh minced thyme
1 tablespoon fresh minced sage
2 tablespoons fresh minced flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons fresh minced cilantro
1 quart turkey stock (mire poix, thyme, garlic, Turkey carcass and wings, cold water, black peppercorns, bay leaf: simmered for at least 3 hours), strained
1 cup shredded white meat
1 cup shredded dark meat
2 cups leftover stuffing
1 cup blanched corn
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a small stock pot coated lightly with oil, saute the onions and ginger until soft, about 2 to 3 minutes. Season. Add thyme, sage, parsley, cilantro and stock. Bring to a simmer and reduce by only 10 percent. Add the meat and check for seasoning. Keep very hot in a soup tureen.
  • For the fritters, mix the stuffing (If large pieces, chop up a bit.), corn, eggs and cheese. Heat a cast iron pan or other heavy bottomed pan with 1-inch of oil to about 350 degrees. Gently drop a heaping tablespoon of the mixture into the oil. When brown, about 2 to 3 minutes, flip over. Drain on paper towels and season with a little salt.
  • PLATING Place fritters in individual warm soup plates. At the table, ladle the broth in the bowl. Enjoy.
  • BEVERAGE Whatever leftover wines one has from Thanksgiving, like gamay or chardonnay.

TURKEY FRITTERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup pickled jalapeno, roughly chopped
2 cups shredded turkey meat
1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno juice
1 fresh jalapeno, finely minced
1 pasilla chile, julienned
1 russet potato, shredded
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cooking olive oil
Chipotle Mayonnaise, for serving, recipe follows
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon chipotle in adobe
1 teaspoon salt
Zest and juice of 1 lime

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Combine the turkey, pickled jalapeno, pickled jalapeno juice, fresh jalapeno, pasilla, potato, cilantro and salt in a mixing bowl and fold together. Add the beaten egg and evenly mix into the fritter mixture. Evenly sprinkle the flour over and combine to mix in.
  • Form into 4 patties.
  • Heat the olive oil in an ovenproof frying pan over medium-high heat and place the fritters in the pan. Cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes, and then flip. Place the frying pan with the fritters in the oven to finish, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Serve with Chipotle Mayonnaise.
  • Combine the mayonnaise, cilantro, chipotle, salt and lime zest and juice in a food processor and mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 20 minutes. Serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will ensure that your fritters are flavorful and delicious.
  • Be sure to season your turkey well. This will help to enhance the flavor of the fritters.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the fritters tough.
  • Use a deep fryer or large pot filled with oil to fry the fritters. This will help to ensure that they are cooked evenly.
  • Fry the fritters in small batches. This will help to prevent them from sticking together.
  • Serve the fritters hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Turkey fritters are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love.

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