Description
Crispy and flavorful Italian salt cod fritters, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g salt cod, soaked and desalted
- 200g flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked salt cod, then pat dry and flake it into small pieces.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, eggs, onion, parsley, and garlic.
- Add the flaked cod and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- Soak the salt cod in cold water for at least 24 hours, changing the water every 6-8 hours.
- For extra crispiness, fry the fritters in small batches.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100g
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Frittelle di Baccalà, Salt Cod Fritters, Italian Appetizer, Fried Cod