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Greek Recipes for Fritters and Croquettes

Fritters and croquettes are Greek favorites. We make them with almost every type of food, and they are often a great way to use leftovers.
Fried Fish Croquettes - Psarokeftethes
Delightful as a meze or appetizer, or as a main dish, these fish cakes call for swordfish and desalinated salt cod fried in a beer batter.
Leftover Meat Croquettes - Kroketes apo Kreas
Use any type of leftover meat to make these croquettes. The recipe calls for cheese, onions, parsley, and a little cream sauce to bind.
Potato & Cheese Croquettes - Kroketes Patatas
A great alternative to other types of potatoes, this recipe for potato croquettes can be adapted to taste using sharp or mild cheese.
Potato Croquettes (Lenten) - Patatokeftethes Nistisimes
Potatoes and mint, fried to a golden brown. A quick and easy lenten dish, and lovely anytime.
Spinach & Cheese Croquettes - Kroketes Spanaki
The combination of spinach and cheese is a Greek favorite and these croquettes can be made with feta, a sharp cheese like parmesan, or a mild cheese like farmer's cheese, depending on personal preference.
Tomato Fritters - Domatokeftethes
These fritters are made with tomatoes, zucchini, onion, and herbs. Serve as an appetizer or side dish.
Zucchini & Cheese Croquettes - Kolokythokeftethes
These zucchini croquettes, made with fresh dill, mint, and a sharp cheese, are a favorite Greek side dish.

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