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    Home » Recipes » Lunch

    Easy Carrot Fritters

    Published: Jul 12, 2021 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 5 Comments

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    Easy carrot fritters flavoured with Greek feta cheese, ground cumin, and fresh coriander.

    Perfect as a light lunch or healthy after-school snack for the kids.

    Easy carrot fritters with a sour cream dip and salad.

    The hardest thing about making these easy carrot fritters is grating the carrot, and even then you can cheat and use a food processor!

    My kids love them with a sour cream dip, Moroccan hummus, or homemade ketchup.

    Don't forget to check out my delicious courgette and halloumi fritters too!

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    • Quick and easy to make
    • Uses up veggies from your fridge
    • Great for baby-led weaning (just like these tasty sweetcorn fritters)
    • Healthy after-school snack for kids

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredients for the carrot fritters
    • Carrots - 200g of carrots, grated with a coarse grater. I use a box grater but you can use a food processor with the grating attachment if you prefer.
    • Spring Onions - or substitute with a small red onion, finely chopped.
    • Coriander - 3 tablespoons of freshly chopped coriander. Substitute with parsley or dill or use a combination of different soft herbs.
    • Cumin - adds a warmth to the fritters.
    • Garlic Powder - or swap for 2 finely chopped garlic cloves instead.
    • Flour - use plain flour to produce crispy fritters.
    • Eggs - 2 large eggs for binding the fritters.
    • Olive Oil - for frying.

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    1. Place the grated carrot, chopped spring onions, cumin, coriander and garlic powder in a bowl.
    2. Add the eggs, flour and crumbled feta and season with salt and pepper.
    3. Mix with a spoon until you have a wet batter.
    4. Heat the oil in a frying pan on a high heat and dollop heaped tablespoons of the batter into the frying pan (don't crowd the pan - it's best to fry them in batches). I made 6 large fritters with this mixture but you could make slightly smaller ones if you prefer. Cook for 2-3 minutes each side until golden and crispy.
    Step by step photo instructions for making carrot fritters.

    💭 Top tips

    Make sure your frying pan is hot when frying the fritters so that you get lovely crispy golden fritters (rather than soggy and soft ones!).

    Fry in batches and don't crowd the pan too much. Leave plenty of space between each fritter so they remain crispy!

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    The carrot fritters are perfect as a light lunch or healthy after-school snack for the kids. My lot love dipping the fritters in homemade hummus, or ketchup.

    I sometimes serve the carrot fritters for dinner with apple coleslaw and curried rice salad.

    Or, how about serving them for breakfast with a warm poached egg?

    📖 Variations

    • Don't have feta? Use grated cheddar or halloumi instead!
    • Like things spicy? Add ½ teaspoon of chilli flakes to the mixture before frying.
    • Bulk the fritters out with 3 tablespoons of drained tinned sweetcorn for carrot and sweetcorn fritters.
    • Vary the herbs with whatever you have available. Coriander, parsley, basil and dill all work well, or use 1 tablespoon of dried mixed herbs instead.
    A plate of carrot, feta and coriander fritters.

    🥡 Storage

    The carrot fritters are best eaten fresh, as soon as they are made.

    You can also cook and freeze the fritters for use at a later date if required. Warm them up in a hot oven for 10 minutes before serving.

    Tried this recipe? Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ star rating in the comments!

    Carrot and feta fritters with a sour cream dip.
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    Easy Carrot Fritters

    Easy carrot fritters flavoured with Greek feta, ground cumin, and fresh coriander.
    Course Snack
    Cuisine British
    Keyword carrot and feta fritters, carrot fritters
    Prep Time 8 minutes
    Cook Time 7 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 3
    Calories 229kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Cheese Grater
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Chopping Board
    • Frying Pan

    Ingredients

    • 200 g Carrots grated
    • 4 Spring Onions chopped
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin
    • 3 tablespoon Coriander finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
    • 2 Eggs large
    • 50 g Plain Flour
    • 100 g Feta crumbled

    Instructions

    • Place the grated carrot, chopped spring onions, cumin, coriander and garlic powder in a bowl.
    • Add the eggs, flour and crumbled feta and then season with salt and pepper. Mix with a spoon until you have wet batter.
    • Heat the oil in a frying pan on a high heat and dollop heaped tablespoons of the batter into the frying pan (don't crowd the pan - it's best to fry them in batches). I made 6 large fritters with this mixture but you could make slightly smaller ones if you prefer. Cook for 2-3 minutes each side until golden and crispy.

    Notes

    Top Tips:
    Make sure your frying pan is hot when frying the fritters so that you get lovely crispy golden fritters (rather than soggy and soft ones!).
     
    Variations:
    • Don't have feta? Use grated cheddar or halloumi instead!
    • Like things spicy? Add ½ teaspoon of chilli flakes to the mixture before frying.
    • Bulk the fritters out with 3 tablespoons of drained tinned sweetcorn for carrot and sweetcorn fritters.
    • Vary the herbs with whatever you have available. Coriander, parsley, basil and dill all work well, or use 1 tablespoon of dried mixed herbs instead.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Carrot Fritters
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    229
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    10
    g
    15
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    38
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    139
    mg
    46
    %
    Sodium
     
    852
    mg
    37
    %
    Potassium
     
    365
    mg
    10
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    23
    g
    8
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    11
    g
    22
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    11632
    IU
    233
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    7
    mg
    8
    %
    Calcium
     
    225
    mg
    23
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Lauren Michael Harris

      July 12, 2021 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      These carrot fritters sound so good! What a fun way to use up some of the carrots I have growing in my garden this summer!

      Reply
    2. Helen

      July 12, 2021 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      These look and sound delicious! Great for a tasty lunch or a quick tea. Thanks!

      Reply
    3. Pam

      July 12, 2021 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect timing! I've got a drawer full of carrots in the fridge and had been trying to think of something unique to make with them!

      Reply
    4. Jessica Formicola

      July 12, 2021 at 2:10 pm

      5 stars
      I've had zucchini fritters and corn fritters, but never carrot! These look amazing and I can't wait to give them a try!

      Reply
    5. Beth

      July 12, 2021 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      These fritters sound amazing and so delicious! I'm definitely going to have to try this recipe very soon! My hubby and I are going to love it!

      Reply

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