CRISPY White Bean Tuna Fritters | Possibly the BEST Fritters Ever

These crispy white bean tuna fritters, known as tortitas de alubias y atún, are what honest home cooking is all about. We’re talking basic pantry staples, easy to make, and all done in just 30 minutes. Serve them as a tapas appetizer or even as a main course, as they certainly have enough protein.

To make this recipe, I used canned white beans. Just to make things quicker and easier. You can also use dried white beans if you like. Just soak them in plenty of water overnight, and then simmer them the following day for 1 to 2 hours or until tender.

As for the tuna, I used canned tuna in olive oil. You can also use canned tuna in water if you prefer. For the batter, I used beer. If beer is not your thing, you can substitute it for club soda or even sparkling water.

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: It took me about 3 minutes per side to crisp up the fritters to a golden crisp. It might take you less or more. Just ensure the heat is on medium and nothing higher. Otherwise, the fritters might brown too quickly on the outside and not fully cook on the inside.

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CRISPY White Bean Tuna Fritters | Tortitas de Alubias y Atún

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine Spanish

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 509 kcal

Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

FOR THE FRITTERS

• 1/2 cup all purpose flour 60 grams
• 1/2 tsp baking powder 2 grams
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup beer 90 ml
• 1 can white beans (drained & rinsed) 15.5 oz / 440 grams
• 2 cans tuna in olive oil (drained) 4 oz / 110 grams each
• 1/4 cup chopped onion 40 grams
• 2 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley 5 grams
• 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.25 grams
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin 0.75 grams
• sea salt & black pepper

FOR THE MAYO AIOLI

• 1/2 cup low fat mayonnaise 120 grams
• 1 clove garlic (finely grated)
• 1 tsp hot smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
• 1 tsp lemon juice 5 ml
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 15 ml
• sea salt & black pepper

EXTRAS

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
• chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Add the flour and baking powder into a large bowl, whisk together, then make a well in the middle, crack in the egg and whisk the egg, then add in the beer and whisk everything together until you get a smooth batter

2. Add the canned beans (drained & rinsed) into the batter, using a large wooden spoon break some of the beans apart, then add in the canned tuna (drained), chopped onion, chopped garlic, chopped parsley, paprika, cumin, and season with salt & pepper, mix together until well mixed

3. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

4. After a couple of minutes, add in spoonfuls of the batter, you want all the fritters in a single layer and evenly spaced out, cook in batches, fry the fritters for 3 minutes per side or until golden and crispy, then transfer into a dish with paper towels

5. To make the mayo aioli, add the mayonnaise into a bowl, along with the grated garlic, hot smoked paprika, lemon juice, olive oil, and season with salt & pepper, whisk together

6. Transfer the mayo aioli into a serving dish and decorate the fritters around it, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

CRISPY White Bean Tuna Fritters | Tortitas de Alubias y Atún

Amount Per Serving

Calories 509 Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Fat 27g42%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Trans Fat 0.02g

Polyunsaturated Fat 7g

Monounsaturated Fat 15g

Cholesterol 75mg25%

Sodium 526mg23%

Potassium 737mg21%

Carbohydrates 41g14%

Fiber 6g25%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 25g50%

Vitamin A 638IU13%

Vitamin C 5mg6%

Calcium 142mg14%

Iron 5mg28%

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

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