It's National Fritter Day! And, well, I'm here to tell you that there is NOTHING quite like Latino fritters. They're delicious and simply impossible to resist. Just thinking about my abuelita's croquetas de jamón is making my mouth water right now.
The only way to truly celebrate today is to have one of these absolutely amazing 9 classic Latin fritters. You won't be able to stop yourself from having at least one of each because, oh man, are they all incredibly delicious! In fact, I love them so much that I think they'd even make a great holiday appetizer for my next fiesta. The only problem: Can I keep myself from eating the whole tray? YUM!
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Corn Fritters (Frituras de Maiz)
Ingredients:
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 15-ounce can creamed corn
1 egg
1 tablespoon Sazon seasoning
Pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
Get the full recipe directions from Food So Good Mall.
Manchego Cheese Fritters
Ingredients:
Olive Oil, for deep-frying
2 egg whites
4 oz mature Manchego cheese, finely grated
2 oz fresh bread crumbs
About 1 tablespoon finely chopped herbs, such as parsley, chives, and thyme
paprika
Salt and Pepper
Get the full recipe directions from Epicurious.
Plantain Fritters (Arañitas)
Ingredients:
Vegetable oil, for frying
4 garlic cloves
Pinch kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
3 green plantains, peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
Get the full recipe instructions from Food Network.
Puerto Rican Stuffed Fritters (Alcapurrias)
Ingredients:
1 pound yautía (taro root)
4 green bananas
2 teaspoons Sazón seasoning (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups pino filling (recipe in link below)
Oil for deep frying
Get the full recipe directions from Just a Pinch.
Ham Croquettes (Croquetas de Jamon)
Ingredients:
~ 60 grams/4 T unsalted butter
~ 60 grams/1/4 C olive oil
A bit less than 1 C of flour (120 grams)
One medium onion very finely diced
1 Liter (~1/4 gallon) whole milk at room temperature
1 packet (250 grams) of jamón Serrano diced into small pieces
Flour for breading
2 beaten eggs
Bread crumbs
Get the full recipe directions from Spanish Sabores.
Cuban Stuffed Potato Fritters (Papas Rellenas)
Ingredients:
2-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 8 medium), peeled and cut into wedges
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup sliced green olives with pimientos
1/2 cup raisins
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1-1/4 teaspoons pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
Oil for deep-fat frying
Get the full recipe directions from Taste of Home.
Pumpkin Fritters (Frituras de Calabaza)
Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups calabaza, cubed to make 2 cups of cooked and mashed calabaza (or substitute canned pumpkin, see below)
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Vegetable oil for frying
powdered sugar for dusting
Get the full recipe instructions from Three Guys From Miami.
Yuca Fritters (Arepitas de Yuca)
Ingredients:
2 pounds of cassava
2 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
2 Tablespoons of milk
1/2 teaspoon of garlic mashed
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon of anise (optional)
Get the full recipe instructions from Mari's Cakes.
Shrimp & Potato Fritters (Bombas de Camarones y Papas)
Ingredients:
2 medium-sized baking potatoes (about ½ pound), peeled and quartered
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch bits, plus 2 tablespoons butter
1 cup freshly grated Munster cheese (4 ounces)
1 egg yolk
¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt & white pepper, to taste
1 pound raw shrimp in their shells
1 cup finely chopped onions
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Canola oil for frying
Get the full recipe directions from Group Recipes.
