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19 mouth-watering fritter recipes

Perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner. Or anytime, really!
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Fritters are one of the most simple yet tasty recipes every home cook needs to have up their sleeve. These crunchy morsels are big on texture and – best of all – are inexpensive and can be enjoyed any time of the day.

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We’ve rounded up BHG’s top 19 best fritters to whip up in your kitchen this weekend. Whether you’re looking for something vegetarian or prefer a batter with some protein, we’ve got you covered for your next picnic or Champagne breakfast.

1. Winter vegetable fritters

Winter vegetable fritters

These fritters are made using the season’s best winter vegies. Go green and gold! Get the recipe here.

2. Chickpea and zucchini fritters

Chickpea and zucchini fritters

Fry up a fritter for a light and zesty snack with garden-fresh flavour. Infused with mint, each bite packs a light and zesty zing of flavour. Get the recipe here

3. Cauliflower and parmesan fritters with roasted tomatoes

Cauliflower and parmesan fritters with roasted tomatoes

Perfect for breakfast, brunch or even lunch. Instead of hash browns, try these scrumptious fritters. Get the recipe here

4. Spiced carrot and pea fritters with zucchini salad

Spiced carrot and pea fritters with zucchini salad

Karen Martini’s done it again with a winning spiced carrot and pea fritter recipe made from everyday produce and pantry items. Get the recipe here

5. Zucchini and feta fritters

Zucchini feta fritters

Greek feta and the tangy lemony flavour of sumac – a spice derived from Middle Eastern berries – lift these fritters to divine heights. Get the recipe here

6. Pork and potato fritters

Pork and potato fritters

Leftovers? Dinner doesn’t get cheaper than that. Last night’s roast becomes tonight’s delicious meal. Get the recipe here

7. Prawn and chorizo fritters

Prawn and chorizo fritters

You might be used to corn or potato fritters but you need to try this seafood one. Get the recipe here

8. Zucchini, corn and dill fritters

Zucchini, corn and dill fritters

These crunchy morsels just keep giving, they can be enjoyed the next day or frozen for up to 3 months – how handy! Get the recipe here

9. Classic corn fritters

corn fritters

Whip up a batch of corn fritters for breakfast, lunch or dinner, they’re super speedy and simple to prep. Or pair them with a bacon and radish salad for an easy and healthy weeknight meal. Get the recipe here. 

10. Cauliflower and manchego fritters with romesco relish

Cauliflower and manchego fritters with romesco relish
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Make your vegie fritters with Spanish manchego cheese and serve with a spicy Spanish sauce. Get the recipe here

11. Sweet potato and salami fritters

Sweet potato and salami fritters

A picnic treat that can be made ahead of time and cooked in a kitchen or on any kind of barbecue with a flat plate. Get the recipe here

12. Corn fritters with hand‑cut ham and avocado

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This is the new big breakfast! To make it even bigger, add poached eggs. Get the recipe here

13. Green bean and red onion fritters with serrano ham and sesame mayo

Corn fritters with hand‑cut ham and avocado

Vegie fritters are a quick and easy way to jazz up greens. Dry-cured Spanish ham from the supermarket or deli takes them up a notch. Get the recipe here

14. Mini haloumi and sweet potato fritters with lemon and mint dipping sauce

Mini haloumi and sweet potato fritters with lemon and mint dipping sauce

Perfectly sized for dipping, these irresistible meat-free morsels make a winning canapé or vegie starter. Get the recipe here

15. Green bean and lamb fritters

best fritter recipes green bean and lamb
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Lamb mince is mixed with delicious spices and green beans for a quick and easy meal. Get the recipe here

16. Broccoli, sausage and potato fritters

best fritter recipes sausage and potoato
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Bangers and mash but with a twist – both the sausage and potato have been combined with broccoli to make these delicious fritters. Get the recipe here

17. Crunchy fried rice fritters

best fritter recipes
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Fried rice but not as you know it. The classic dish has been turned into a fritter and you won’t be disappointed. Get the recipe here.

18. Vegetable fritters with smoked salmon

best fritter recipes
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These vegetable fritters are fast to make and delicious to eat. The whole family will enjoy this fresh five-ingredient meal. Get the recipe here

19. Corn fritters with smoked salmon and crispy bacon

Corn fritters with smoked salmon and avocado

Whip up fritters in a flash with this easy recipe. Topped with salmon or bacon and avocado, you can serve them up as a party starter or at your next brunch. Yum!

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