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CRISPY Tuna and Cheese Fritters

CRISPY Tuna and Cheese Fritters | Tortillitas Crujientes de Atún y Queso

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 408 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 club soda 90 ml
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion 35 grams
  • 1 clove garlic (finely grated)
  • 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.25 grams
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives 5 grams
  • 2 cans tuna in olive oil 4 oz / 110 grams each
  • 1 cup shredded Manchego cheese 120 grams
  • sea salt & black pepper

FOR THE DIP

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 120 grams
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely grated)
  • 1 tsp hot smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
  • 2 tsp lemon juice 10 ml
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 15 ml
  • sea salt & black pepper

EXTRAS

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 90 ml
  • chopped chives for garnish

Instructions

TO MAKE THE FRITTERS

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

  2. Add the chopped onion into the batter, along with the paprika, chopped chives, and season with salt & pepper, mix together until well mixed

  3. Drain the cans of tuna into a fine sieve with a bowl underneath, gently flake the tuna, and add over the batter, along with the shredded cheese, and give the batter one final mix until it's well mixed together

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

  5. After a couple of minutes and the oil is hot, start adding in spoonfuls of the batter and gently pushing down on each one, you want all the fritters in a single layer and evenly spaced, so cook in batches to not overcrowd the pan, fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden and crispy, then transfer into a dish with paper towels

TO MAKE THE DIP

  1. Add the Greek yogurt into a bowl, along with the grated garlic, hot smoked paprika, lemon juice, and olive oil, then season with salt & pepper and whisk together until you get a creamy sauce

  2. Add the yogurt dip into a serving dish and decorate the fritters around it, top off with chopped chives, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Canned Spanish Tuna and Spanish Olive Oil I used to make this Recipe (10% OFF Your Order from La Tienda with Coupon ONAFORK)

Nutrition Facts
CRISPY Tuna and Cheese Fritters | Tortillitas Crujientes de Atún y Queso
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 15g
Cholesterol 94mg31%
Sodium 475mg21%
Potassium 273mg8%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 704IU14%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 227mg23%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.