Savoury Ricotta Cheese Fritters
Savoury herbed ricotta cheese fritters with Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano cheeses, pan fried until golden and soft on the inside, a delicious appetizer or snack.
Servings 20 fritters
Calories 92kcal
Ingredients
- 475 grams whole milk ricotta cheese about 2 cups
- ½ cup Parmigiano and Pecorino Romano cheeses combined grated
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsps. freshly chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
- 5 tbsps. all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsps. olive oil for frying, plus extra as needed
Instructions
- Place the ricotta in a fine mesh sieve, place over a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or even over night) until well drained.
- Place the drained ricotta in a bowl and add the remaining ingredients (except for the olive oil). Stir well to combine.
- Heat enough olive oil to cover the bottom of your pan over medium heat (I used 3 tbsps.) Use two spoons to drop a heaping tablespoonful of ricotta mixture in the hot pan. Use the back of the spoon to flatten the fritters slightly (about ¾ cm thickness. Do not overcrowd the pan, fry 3-4 at a time.
- Tip: If your first batch of fritters falls apart when you try to flip them over, add an extra tablespoon of flour to your mixture. It may be too that your ricotta is too watery.
- Cook for 3 minutes, until golden, flip and cook the opposite side for 3 additional minutes. If the pan is dry add more olive oil before frying the next batch of fritters.
- Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to absorb excess oil. If not serving immediately place the fritters on a baking sheet in a 200 degrees F preheated oven to keep warm.
- Let sit for about 5 minutes befores serving. When hot right out of the pan they are more delicate when handled.
Notes
Add-ins:
-Add other herbs in place of parsley such as fresh basil, oregano or thyme.
-A small amount of freshly grated lemon zest (about 1 tsp.) gives these fritters a lovely fresh flavor! Storage: Keep leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven before serving.
-A small amount of freshly grated lemon zest (about 1 tsp.) gives these fritters a lovely fresh flavor! Storage: Keep leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 0.5mg
