Greek Tomato Feta Fritters (Domatokeftethes)

Recipe By Chef John
Rating
Published Jul 19th
Greek Tomato Feta Fritters (Domatokeftethes)
Prep 15m Cook 5m Additional 45m Ready In 1h 5m
Servings 18 fritters Calories 170.4

I’m showing you my take on domatokeftethes. These are incredibly delicious, versatile, and inexpensive, and they make a perfect summertime appetizer. Serve with freshly squeezed lemon, tzatziki sauce, or just plain Greek yogurt seasoned with raw minced garlic and lemon juice to taste.

Recipe Ingredients

  • 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes with juices
  • ½ cup packed grated zucchini
  • ⅓ cup sliced green onions
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour, or more as needed
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • vegetable oil for frying

Cooking Directions

  1. 1 Stir together tomatoes, zucchini, green onions, kosher salt, sugar, black pepper, oregano, and cayenne in a bowl to combine.
  2. 2 Let sit for 15 minutes for the sugar and salt to draw out liquids from the vegetables.
  3. 3 Stir the tomato mixture; add parsley, mint, and basil. Crumble in feta cheese. Add flour and baking powder; mix with a spoon until combined. Batter should be relatively loose but will hold its shape on a spoon. If too loose, add more flour; if too dry, add some water until desired consistency is reached.
  4. 4 Wrap the bowl in plastic wrap and let chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), or use a deep fryer.
  6. 6 Place heaping tablespoonfuls of batter in the hot oil; reduce heat to medium. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Flip once more and fry for an additional 30 seconds, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories 170.4
  • Carbohydrate 25.3 g
  • Cholesterol 18.9 mg
  • Fat 5.1 g
  • Fiber 2.4 g
  • Protein 6.8 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.3 g
  • Sodium 1298.9 mg

Reviews

  1. Wil Aug 7, 2022 09:23 PM
    No changes were made. The flavors came together to make a very savory , fantastic taste delight! This has to be the best fritters I have ever experienced!
  2. Allrecipes Member Aug 2, 2022 10:21 PM
    Spot on Chef- just like they taste in Greece. I added a bit of dill and reduced the mint because I only had spearmint and it's a little strong. It needed a little extra flour for me (probably because my feta was softer and my tomatoes very ripe), but fried up beautifully. They would have - Read more ...
  3. Allrecipes Member Jul 27, 2022 05:47 PM
    the yoghurt dip - did you say yoghurt, lemon juice and raw garlic? what kind of yoghurt as well.