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Homemade Turkish-Style Feta Cheese Fritters Recipe – Crispy, Savory & Bursting with Flavor! 🇹🇷🧀
If you love the rich, tangy flavor of feta cheese and crave crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside bites, you’re in for a treat! These Homemade Turkish-Style Feta Cheese Fritters—also known as Peynir Köftesi—are a beloved snack and side dish in Turkish cuisine. They’re incredibly easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for serving as an appetizer, meze plate addition, or even a light vegetarian meal.
🧄 What Are Turkish Feta Cheese Fritters?
These fritters are a savory mix of feta cheese, herbs, eggs, and flour, formed into patties and pan-fried until golden brown. They’re similar to Greek Kolokithokeftedes (zucchini fritters) but focus solely on the sharp, salty punch of feta. Add some fresh herbs and spices, and you’ve got a snack that’s irresistibly good.
📝 Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled (use good-quality, full-fat feta for best flavor)
- 1 egg
- 2–3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (adjust for texture)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or mint, chopped (optional but traditional)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper (for a little kick)
- Oil for pan-frying (olive oil or neutral oil works)
🥣 Instructions
- Mix the ingredients:
In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled feta, egg, flour, garlic, herbs, and seasonings. Stir until a thick, scoopable batter forms. If it’s too runny, add a little more flour. - Form the fritters:
Use a spoon or your hands to shape small patties or balls—about the size of a golf ball. Flatten slightly for even cooking. - Heat the oil:
In a skillet, heat about 2–3 tablespoons of oil over medium heat until shimmering. - Fry until golden:
Add the fritters in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side, or until crispy and golden brown.
