Description
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these Tomato Fritters – Tomatokeftedes are a comforting Mediterranean-inspired dish made with ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a simple batter, perfect as an appetizer, side, or light meal.
Ingredients
- Ripe tomatoes: 2 cups, finely chopped, provide juiciness and natural sweetness
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup, binds the batter and gives structure
- Green onions: 2 stalks, finely sliced, add mild sharpness
- Fresh parsley: 0.25 cup, finely chopped, brings fresh herbal flavor
- Fresh mint: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped, adds a refreshing aroma
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon, keeps the fritters light inside
- Salt: 1 teaspoon, enhances overall flavor
- Black pepper: 0.5 teaspoon, adds gentle warmth
- Olive oil: 0.5 cup, used for frying to achieve a golden crust
Instructions
- Place the chopped tomatoes in a bowl, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let them rest for 5 minutes to release excess moisture.
- Add the flour, baking powder, black pepper, green onions, parsley, and mint to the tomatoes, then mix until a thick, cohesive batter forms.
- Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Spoon small portions of batter into the hot oil, gently flattening each fritter.
- Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil before serving.
Notes
- Drain tomatoes well to prevent soggy fritters.
- Fry in batches to keep the oil temperature steady.
- Serve immediately for the best crispy texture.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet or oven to restore crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: tomato fritters, tomatokeftedes, greek fritters, vegetarian appetizer, mediterranean recipe, crispy tomato fritters