Pea and Feta Fritters

Pea and Feta Fritters are perfect for a quick, easy and healthy dinner the whole family will love.  These vegetarian fritters are crispy on the outside and filled with salty and creamy feta cheese that brings so much flavour.  Enjoy them with a side salad or some roast veggies. 

If you love veggie fritters you've got to try these pea and feta fritters.  The combination of frozen peas, grated zucchini and salty and creamy feta cheese brings so much flavour to these fritters.

They are crispy on the outside and soft and pillowy on the inside.  I love to eat them immediately once they come out of the pan when the cheese is melty and the corners of the fritters are crunchy!

Pea and Feta fritters is a vegetarian meal the whole family will love (even the carnivores) and is so quick and easy to prepare.  Serve your fritters with vegetables or a side salad.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS PEA AND FETA FRITTERS RECIPE

• Quick and easy dinner. Perfect for nights when you want something delicious without spending much time in the kitchen.
• Great way to sneak more veg into your diet. Even picky eaters won’t realize they’re getting an extra boost of greens.
• Vegetarian meal the whole family will love. The combo of pea and feta makes these fritters irresistible for all ages.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Here’s what you’ll need to make a batch of these Pea and Feta fritters (full measurements listed in the printable recipe card below):

• Zucchini
• Egg
• Frozen Peas
• Onion 
• Feta Cheese 
• Salt and Pepper 
• Self-Raising Flour – OR use a mix of all purpose / plain flour and baking powder instead.
• Olive Oil

HOW TO MAKE PEA & FETA FRITTERS - STEP BY STEP

Grate the zucchini into a colander, salt and leave for 10 mins to drain in the sink.  Squeeze out extra moisture by wringing the shredded zucchini with your hands and placing it into a clean mixing bowl.

Add egg, peas, onion, cheese, salt and pepper to the mixing bowl and stir well to combine.

Sprinkle flour over the top (around the entire bowl, not just one spot) and mix until just combined.

Heat oil in frying pan on medium heat.  Place a heaping tablespoon of the mixture in the pan and flatten with the back of the spatula.  Cook for 3-4 minutes each side until golden and crispy.  Repeat with the remaining mixture, cooking in batches without overcrowding the pan (I usually fit 4 fritters each batch).  Serve immediately.

TROUBLESHOOTING – WHY ARE MY FRITTERS SOGGY?

There are a few reasons why your Pea and Feta fritters might go soggy after being cooked.  The first is that the oil wasn’t hot enough before adding the fritters to the pan.  The fritters then absorb the oil in the pan.

Another could be that your batter is too thin.  If the batter doesn’t hold it’s shape when you spoon it into the frying pan, then you need to add more flour to get the right consistency.

If you are making fritters for the first time try making one fritter first as a test and you can make necessary tweaks (heating your oil more, adding more flour to the batter etc) before making the rest of the batch.

CAN YOU FREEZE COOKED PEA AND FETA FRITTERS?

Absolutely!  Individually wrap fritters in cling wrap / plastic film, then pop in an airtight container or freezer bag and store for up to 1 month.  Thaw overnight in the fridge when you’re ready to use and follow the reheat instructions below.

HOW TO REHEAT FRITTERS:

Heat oven to 180C / 350F.  Pop Pea & Feta fritters on a baking tray lined with baking paper or a silicon mat, and place tray in the oven for 10 minutes, or until fritters are heated all the way through.

TIPS FOR MAKING THIS RECIPE

• Make sure you squeeze the excess moisture out of your zucchini. I just wring with my hands. You don’t need to worry about zapping every last bit of moisture from them but just remove as much water as possible. This will stop the fritters from being soggy.
• You want a thick batter for these fritters.  The batter should be thick enough to hold its shape on a tablespoon without pouring off everywhere.  If you find it’s a little too thin simply add in some more flour.  If you find it's too thick, add a splash of milk.  
• If you don’t have self-raising flour simply use a mixture of plain / all purpose flour and baking powder. For this recipe use ¾ cup of plain / all purpose and 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder.
• Add just enough oil to cover the bottom of your frying pan.  Make sure it’s hot before popping the fritters in.  If you skip this step, the fritters will take on the oil and become soggy.  
• Cook the fritters in batches, about 3-4 at a time so you don’t overcrowd your pan.  Add more oil if it dries out completely.

MORE FRITTERS TO TRY

• Zucchini & Halloumi Fritters
• Greek Zucchini Fritters
• Pumpkin Fritters
• Potato Fritters
• Crispy Vegetable Fritters
• Pea & Sweet Corn Fritters
• Gluten-Free Carrot & Zucchini Fritters
• Zucchini & Corn Fritters

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