These Greek tomato fritters, also known as tomatokeftedes, are a traditional recipe from Santorini. Made with ripe fresh tomatoes, onion, and plenty of herbs, they are light, crispy, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor.
The secret to their texture is a simple batter of flour and soda water, which makes them fluffy inside and golden outside. Perfect as a meze, appetizer, or vegetarian main, these fritters are best enjoyed warm with tzatziki or yogurt dip.
Crispy Greek Tomato Fritters – Santorini-Style with Fresh Herbs
30
servings5
minutes20
minutes95
kcal25
minutesCrispy Greek tomato fritters (tomatokeftedes) from Santorini, made with fresh tomatoes, onion, and herbs. Light, fluffy, and full of flavor.
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Ingredients
330 ml 1 1/3 cup Soda Water (carbonated soft drink)
350 g 2 3/4 cup All-purpose Flour
50 g 3 tbsp Olive oil
500 g 1 lb Ripe Tomatoes, finely chopped
1 1 Onion, grated
1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp Thyme
Fresh Parsley & Mint, chopped
1/2 tbsp 1/2 tbsp Salt
1/2 tbsp 1/2 tbsp Black Pepper
Paprika, to taste
Sunflower oil, for frying
How to make Greek Tomatokeftedes
- In a mixing bowl, combine soda water and flour to form a smooth batter.
- Add olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stir in grated onion, chopped tomatoes, paprika, parsley, mint, and thyme. Mix until you have a thick, homogeneous mixture.
- Heat sunflower oil in a frying pan.
- Using a spoon, drop small portions of the mixture into the hot oil.
- Fry the tomato fritters on both sides until golden and crispy.
- Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with tzatziki or yogurt.
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🍅 The Secret to Perfect Tomatokeftedes
Tomatokeftedes are a specialty of Santorini. The addition of soda water in the batter creates a light and airy texture, making the fritters crisp on the outside and fluffy inside.
🌿 Flavor Boost with Fresh Herbs
Parsley and mint are essential in this recipe, adding freshness that balances the sweetness of the tomatoes. A touch of paprika and thyme brings depth and warmth to the flavor.
🥗 How to Serve Tomato Fritters
Tomatokeftedes are best served as part of a Greek meze platter with dips like tzatziki, skordalia, or fava. They also make a wonderful vegetarian main when paired with a green salad or grilled vegetables.
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Nutrition Facts
30 servings per container
Calories95
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Fat
5g
8%
- Saturated Fat 0.7g 0%
- Sodium 210mg 9%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Carbohydrate
11g
4%
- Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 2g 4%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.