Classic Cod and Potato Fritters | Spanish Buñuelos de Bacalao y Patata

These Cod and Potato Fritters, known in Spain as buñuelos de bacalao y patata, are what classic Spanish food is all about. We’re talking a light, crispy texture, a ton of great flavors, and all done using simple everyday ingredients. Serve them as a tapas appetizer, next to some marinated olives for a taste of Spain.

To make this recipe, I used fresh cod I bought frozen and thawed out. You can use other types of firm white fish if you like. As well as salted cod. Just soak in water for 24 hours and add to the fridge, making sure to change the water every 8 hours.

For the potatoes, I used yukon golds. But any other type of potato will work. Either way, when you are mixing your batter, if you see that it’s too wet, just add in some breadcrumbs to thicken it. And vice versa, if it’s too dry, add some whisked egg.

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: Make sure to fry your fritters on medium heat and nothing higher. Otherwise they will brown too quickly on the outside and not fully cook on the inside. You can make the batter ahead of time and put it in the fridge. It will hold for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
MY COOKWARE
MY CHEF´S KNIFE
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Classic Cod and Potato Fritters | Spanish Buñuelos de Bacalao y Patata

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Spanish

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 313 kcal

Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

• 1 medium potato
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30 ml
• 1 small onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 cod fillet 8 oz / 225 grams
• 2 cage-free organic eggs
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley 15 grams
• sea salt & black pepper

EXTRAS

• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 90 ml
• lemon wedges and parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Cut the potato (peeled) into bite-sized pieces, then add into a saucepan, all in a flat layer, fill with water just enough to barely cover the potatoes, season generously with sea salt, and heat with a high heat

2. While the potatoes are cooking, finely chop the onion, roughly chop the garlic, and finely chop the cod fillet

3. Heat a fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil

4. After a couple of minutes add in the chopped onion and garlic, mix continuously, after about 3 minutes and the onion is translucent, add in the chopped cod, continue to mix together, after 3 to 4 minutes and the cod is just cooked through, remove the pan from the heat and set aside

5. Once the potatoes are cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes (you can always pierce them with a toothpick to ensure they are done), remove the saucepan from the heat and drain the potatoes into a colander, rinse them under cold water, then shake off any excess water, transfer the potatoes into a large bowl and using a potato masher or large fork, mash down on the potatoes until they are well mashed

6. Add the reserved cod mixture over the mashed potatoes, crack in the eggs, add in the chopped parsley, and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together until well mixed

7. Heat the same fry pan with a medium heat and add in 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

8. After a couple of minutes, add in spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, all in a single layer and evenly spaced out, cook in batches to not overcrowd the pan, fry for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until golden fried, transfer the fritters into a dish with paper towels as you finish each batch

9. Add the fritters into a serving dish and garnish with lemon wedges and parsley, serve warm or at room temperature, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Classic Cod and Potato Fritters | Spanish Buñuelos de Bacalao y Patata

Amount Per Serving

Calories 313 Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value*

Fat 23g35%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 16g

Cholesterol 106mg35%

Sodium 188mg8%

Potassium 547mg16%

Carbohydrates 12g4%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 14g28%

Vitamin A 459IU9%

Vitamin C 18mg22%

Calcium 43mg4%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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