Description
If you’re looking for a light, savory snack with a satisfying crunch, these cucumber fritters are the perfect dish to add to your collection. Fresh cucumbers are transformed into crispy, golden fritters that are lightly seasoned and fried to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 medium cucumbers, finely grated
- 2 chicken eggs, beaten
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons of flour (almond flour or whole wheat flour for a gluten-free option)
- Olive oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumbers: Grate the cucumbers finely and use a kitchen towel or cheesecloth to squeeze out the excess moisture. This step is crucial to ensuring that your fritters stay crisp and do not become soggy.
- Mix the Batter: In a medium bowl, combine the grated cucumbers with the beaten eggs, salt, pepper, and flour. Stir everything together until the mixture holds together and has a thick consistency.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. You need enough oil to cover the bottom of the skillet, so it’s ready for frying.
- Form the Fritters: Using a spoon, scoop small portions of the cucumber mixture and drop them into the skillet. Flatten each fritter slightly with the back of the spoon to form small rounds.
- Fry the Fritters: Fry each fritter for about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Don’t overcrowd the skillet, as you want each fritter to cook evenly.
- Drain & Serve: Once the fritters are golden and crispy, transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately while warm, with a side of sour cream or a dipping sauce of your choice.
Notes
- Make Ahead: These fritters can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Simply reheat them in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes on each side to restore their crispiness.
- Customizations: Feel free to experiment with additional seasonings or herbs like garlic powder, onion powder, or fresh dill for an extra flavor kick.
- Gluten-Free Option: For a gluten-free version, simply substitute the flour with almond flour or another gluten-free flour of your choice.
- Dipping Sauce: These fritters are great served with a tangy dipping sauce like tzatziki, ranch, or even a squeeze of lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired