Fresh, delicious tomatoes, chopped onion, parsley, mint, and a few spices combined with all-purpose flour get a makeover. Shallow, deep, or air fry until crispy on the outside and soft and yummy on the inside. This dish is fabulous and served with a tzatziki or Greek yogurt dip. Greek Tomato Fritters(Air Fried + Pan Fried): This is your ultimate taste heaven.
I love fresh, ripe tomatoes bursting with flavors. Making tomato-based recipes at home is always a hit. My people love them. I know summer is long gone, but it's always Greek tomato fritter season for my tomato-loving family. We love every morsel dipped in a thick herb-infused Greek yogurt dip.
Why we love these Greek tomato fritters (Air Fried+Pan Fried)
It is easy and needs just a few ingredients.
Vegan and gluten-free. Making this in the air fryer is relatively healthy because it's not using much oil.
In less time, you can prepare an excellent-looking, delicious side dish. It tastes delicious as an appetizer or just as a snack.
Very fresh and healthy, because a lot of veggies are consumed.
What are Greek tomato fritters?
Greek tomato fritters, or Tomatokeftedes, as they are called in Santorini, are made of fresh, juicy tomatoes, onion, mint, basil, and lots of different seasonings, such as red pepper, oregano, red peppers, feta cheese, salt, and pepper. They are great to serve on any occasion, like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or other get-togethers.
Here, I am simplifying the recipe and not using feta cheese and oregano; however, if you like them and are available, use them.
They are great for lunch boxes as well. Kids love them because their flavor profile is like pizza.
Which tomato variety should you use to make this Greek tomato fritter?
Using the most flavorful, ripe, and delicious tomatoes is a must for this recipe. I have used farm-fresh vine-ripe tomatoes, but nice and firm Roma tomatoes are good, too. You can also use cherry tomatoes. There is no hard and fast rule, and we should always use what we like and what is locally available.
Ingredients Needed for making Greek tomato fritters,
Tomato-
Onion,
Mint
Parsley-
Chili Flakes
Salt
Crushed Black Pepper
All Purpose Flour
Oil for frying the fritters.
Can we make these fritters air-fried?
Absolutely. Follow all the steps except frying. Line an air fryer with parchment paper or a liner. Preheat the air fryer. Place cakes with a cookie dough scooper or spoon. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; flattening the Pancake will help make it crispier.
Brush patties on both sides with avocado oil or olive oil. Air fry them until they look crispy and perfectly cooked. Enjoy with Greek yogurt dip.
Air fryer temp is 370 F degrees till they look cooked and crispy for your liking . However, remember that tomatoes are used and have water content, so they won't be dry or too crispy.
You may want to check some of my other fritter recipes.
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- After washing and drying all the veggies chop them finely.
- If your tomatoes have too many seeds remove them before chopping.
- Mix all the seasoning ,all purpose flour. Make sure you mix everything properly with your hand or spoon .
- Heat oil in a heavy bottomed Pan.
- When its hot place one big spoon ful at a time in a shape of a fritter.You can use cookie dough scooper as well.
- Fry from both sides ,or till they look crispy and golden.
- Serve them with a dip of your choice.
- LIne the air fryer basket with parchment paper or any liner.
- Place fritters on them .Do not over crowd them.I have kept only 3-4 at a time.
- Turn them around while cooking for perfection.If needed brush them with a little oil on both sides.
- Enjoy with a dip of your choice.
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