These savory fritters make a wonderful appetizer for a Mediterranean feast as they are studded with tomatoes and olives. These fritters are puffy, golden, and crisp, with the robust taste of tomatoes and briny olives.
To make these savory fritters, a batter is made with flour, yeast, water, salt, olive oil, tomatoes, and olives. Then, once it has been allowed to rise, the batter is dolloped into hot oil to fry until golden brown. Serve hot, you won’t be able to stop at just one fritter.
What are Savory Fritters?
Fritters refer to fried morsels of batter that contain sweet or savory ingredients. These savory fritters are balls of dough that are mixed with olives and tomatoes, and fried in oil until golden and crisp. With a light crisp texture and robust flavor from salty olives, these can be served on their own or with an aioli for dipping.
Pro Tips
- Make sure the yeast you are using is fresh to ensure that the batter rises sufficiently.
- If you can’t find taggiasca olives, feel free to replace them with your other favorite olives.
- Finely chop the olives and tomatoes to ensure you get some in every bite.
- The best temperature for frying the fritters is between 350 F to 375 F (177 C to 190 C).
- If you don’t have cherry tomatoes, you could replace them with grape tomatoes or diced roma tomatoes instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Freeze Leftover Fritters?
Yes, if you have leftover fritters, you can place them in a sealed bag, and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months. Then, when you are ready to serve them, you can warm them up in the oven or air fryer.
Can I Bake Fritters Rather Than Frying Them?
No, since this savory fritter recipe has such a loose batter, it is best to fry them in oil rather than baking them.
How Can I Ensure the Fritters Cook Evenly?
When cooking the fritters, it is important that you don’t overcrowd the pan. Additionally, you should make sure the oil is heated to at least 350 F (177 C) to make sure the fritters don’t absorb too much oil during the cooking process.
How to Store Savory Fritters
While these savory fritters are best served as soon as they are made, you can store them in a sealed container for up to 3 days, and warm them up in the oven or air fryer when you intend to serve them. Alternatively, you can place them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Ingredients
How to Make Savory Fritters With Cherry Tomatoes and Taggiasca Olives
In a bowl, mix the flour with the yeast, water, salt, and olive oil until combined.
In a bowl, mix the flour with the yeast, water, salt, and olive oil until combined.
Stir the tomatoes and olives into the batter. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow it to rest for 2 hours or until doubled in volume.
Stir the tomatoes and olives into the batter. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow it to rest for 2 hours or until doubled in volume.
Spoon portions of the batter into a pan of hot oil, and fry them until they are golden brown.
Spoon portions of the batter into a pan of hot oil, and fry them until they are golden brown.
Serve the fritters immediately!
Serve the fritters immediately!
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