Turkey Fritters Recipe

Name: Turkey Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded turkey meat; 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno juice; 1 fresh jalapeno, finely minced; 1 pasilla chile, julienned; 1 russet potato, shredded; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon cooking olive oil; Chipotle Mayonnaise, for serving, recipe follows; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves; 1 teaspoon chipotle in adobe; 1 teaspoon salt; Zest and juice of 1 lime

Servings: persons

2 cups shredded turkey meat
1/4 cup pickled jalapeno, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno juice
1 fresh jalapeno, finely minced
1 pasilla chile, julienned
1 russet potato, shredded
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cooking olive oil
Chipotle Mayonnaise, for serving, recipe follows
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon chipotle in adobe
1 teaspoon salt
Zest and juice of 1 lime

1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
2
Combine the turkey, pickled jalapeno, pickled jalapeno juice, fresh jalapeno, pasilla, potato, cilantro and salt in a mixing bowl and fold together.
3
Add the beaten egg and evenly mix into the fritter mixture.
4
Evenly sprinkle the flour over and combine to mix in.
5
Form into 4 patties.
6
Heat the olive oil in an ovenproof frying pan over medium-high heat and place the fritters in the pan.
7
Cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes, and then flip.
8
Place the frying pan with the fritters in the oven to finish, 4 to 5 minutes.
9
Serve with Chipotle Mayonnaise.
10
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12
Combine the mayonnaise, cilantro, chipotle, salt and lime zest and juice in a food processor and mix for 2 minutes.
13
Let stand for 20 minutes.
14
Serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups shredded turkey meat, 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno, roughly chopped, 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno juice, 1 fresh jalapeno, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Turkey Fritters falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Turkey Fritters

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