Crispy outside, soft inside – ready in minutes!
These homemade veggie fritters are golden, crispy, and packed with flavor. Made with simple vegetables and pantry ingredients, they are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal. No oven needed and ready in under 30 minutes!
Time Overview
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 15 minutes
- Total: 30 minutes
Servings
Makes about 20 small fritters
Ingredients (Detailed)
Vegetables
- 2 medium potatoes (about 350 g), peeled and grated
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley or green onion, finely chopped
Binding & Flavor
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3–4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
(or breadcrumbs for extra crunch) - 1 tablespoon cornstarch (recommended for crispiness)
- 2 tablespoons grated cheese (optional – mozzarella or cheddar)
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
For Frying
- Vegetable oil (sunflower or corn oil)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables
- Grate the potatoes and carrots using a coarse grater.
- Place them in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze very well to remove excess liquid.
This step is key to crispy fritters.
Make the Batter
- In a large bowl, add:
- grated potatoes
- grated carrot
- chopped onion
- parsley or green onion
- Add eggs and mix well.
- Add flour, cornstarch, cheese, and all spices.
- Mix until you get a thick, sticky mixture (not watery).
If the mixture feels too loose, add 1 more tablespoon of flour.
Heat the Oil
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Add enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan.
- Oil should be hot but not smoking.
Fry the Fritters
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture per fritter.
- Place in the pan and gently flatten.
- Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Do not overcrowd the pan.
Drain & Rest
- Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Let rest 1–2 minutes to stay crispy.
Serving Suggestions
✔ Serve hot with:
- Garlic yogurt sauce
- Mayonnaise + lemon
- Ketchup or chili sauce
✔ Perfect as:
- Tea-time snack
- Kids’ lunchbox
- Sandwich or wrap filling
enjoy