3 ways with fritters that kids will love

There’s nothing like a fritter to sneak some veggies – and even fruit – into your young ones’ tummies. Here are three of our all-time favourite ways with fritters.

  • Easy corn fritters

    We love a classic corn fritter, and what makes this recipe great is that you could go high-summer and use seasonal corn on the cob – or you can take a quick, handy shortcut using canned sweetcorn kernels. Win.

    Ingredients:

    • 3 corn cobs
    • 140 g cake flour
    • 2 free range eggs
    • ½ cup milk
    • 100 g mature Cheddar cheese, grated
    • 2 T Italian parsley, chopped
    • 1 T chives, chopped
    • 1 t baking powder
    • Sea salt, to taste
    • Oil, to deep-fry

    Method:

    1. Cook the corn in boiling water until soft. Cut the corn off the cob.
    2. Mix together the flour, eggs, milk, cheese, herbs, baking powder and salt.
    3. Add the corn.
    4. Heat the oil in a saucepan until hot. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil.
    5. Cook until puffed up and golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.
    6. Keep warm until ready to eat.

    (Recipe by Abigail Donnelly)

    Cook’s tip: You can also use 1 x 410 g can of sweetcorn kernels instead of fresh corn.

    Serves 6

    Prep time: 15 minutes

    Cooking time: 10 minutes

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  • Sweet potato and carrot fritters

    The beauty of this recipe lies in two things: the lovely contrast of cool avocado with warm fritters; and the fact that it yields enough for the whole family, not just the tots.

    Ingredients:

    • 500 g sweet potato, peeled and roughly chopped
    • 300 g carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    • 2 free range eggs, separated
    • 40 g flour
    • 2 T olive oil
    • 1 ripe avocado, sliced, for serving
    • 100 g fresh peas, cooked, for serving
    • 10 g fresh basil, for serving

    Method:

    1. Cook the sweet potato and carrots in boiling salted water until very soft, about 10 minutes. Drain and mash roughly. Season, then add the egg yolks and flour and mix well.
    2. Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then fold into the mixture.
    3. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Shape the mixture into small patties and fry in batches for 2–4 minutes on each side, or until golden in colour. Remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper.
    4. Top with the avocado, scatter over the peas and garnish with the basil leaves.

    (Recipe by Hannah Lewry)

    Serves 4: 2 adults and 2 children

    Prep time: 20 minutes

    Cooking times: 30 minutes

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  • Banana fritters with apple spice

    Try these easy banana fritters as an option for dessert – yes, it contains a touch of sugar, but it will still be much less than your average bowl of ice cream!

    Ingredients:

    For the fritters:

    • 3 ripe bananas
    • 120 g flour
    • 1 t baking powder
    • A pinch salt
    • 60 g brown sugar
    • Vegetable oil, for frying

    For the apple spice mix:

    • 2 T ground cinnamon
    • 1 t ground nutmeg
    • 1 t ground cardamom
    • ½ t ground ginger
    • ¼ t ground allspice
    • 1 T icing sugar

    Method:

    1. Mash the bananas with a fork.
    2. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Add the sugar and stir in the mashed banana until a sticky dough forms.
    3. Place the oil over medium heat and, when hot, drop in spoonfuls of dough and fry until golden brown.
    4. Remove the fritters from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
    5. Roll the fritters in the apple spice mixture before serving.

    (Recipe by Hope Molau)

    Makes 25

    Preparation time: 15 minutes

    Cooking time: 15 minutes

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