Fritters

As kids, we were spoiled with these Pāua fritters! Friends of Mum and Dad always used to drop off pāua and now I crave them, so I love getting my hands on some when I can. I have changed my usual recipe a little, with inspiration from my chef brother, by adding some herbs and zest. These are fantastic!

A Kiwi classic

Perfect a Kiwi classic with this recipe for whitebait fritters. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and thick slices of white bread smothered in plenty of butter

These gluten-free fritters are packed full of sheer goodness! Whip up a batch for a tasty weekend brunch or a light and easy midweek dinner - and make sure you pile up on our scrumptious toppings.

These corn fritters have been on our menu since day one - they're a bit of a Shack classic. I love the flavour you get from the chickpea flour in this recipe, and it's gluten free too!

These tasty little morsels are a perfect idea for a vegetarian brunch or dinner. The combination of courgette, peas and feta is wholesome and delicious, and they're so quick and easy to make!

The goodness of these tasty fritters combined with a feast of seasonal toppings means these can easily pass as a dinner. Plus, who can argue with something that is so good for you?

This is such a scrumptious way to cook mussel fritters. A hint of curry, a few smoked mussels, plus the fresh ones, takes these to the next level. Enjoy for a weekend breakfast or quick dinner!

'Hushpuppy’ is an American term used to describe a doughy fritter. Nici's version has a crisp, pillowy texture, and are loaded with corn, cumin and tomatoes to give them a Mexican theme.

Broccoli and haloumi pair magically in these quick and easy fritters. Try serving with crispy bacon and a poached egg for a low-carb breakfast or light dinner.

Could there be anything more quintessentially Kiwi than mussel fritters at the beach? This recipe is a perfect one to mix up at home, then bring to your picnic spot to fry up on the portable BBQ.

These ham and spring onion fritters are perfect for a weekend brunch or lunch, especially for anyone looking for gluten-free inspiration. Serve with avocado and baby tomatoes for extra tastiness.

Dusted with plenty of cinnamon sugar, Nici Wickes's apple fritters are gluten-free and absolutely heavenly!

We know cauliflower has been expensive so for these fritters, Nici treated them like luxury, pairing with mozzarella and feta to create delicious fritters that are great served with relish or chutney.

For a delicious brunch for two, you can't beat this sundried tomato and courgette fritter recipe. Serve with buttery mushrooms for a tasty breakfast that's sure impress without taking too much effort

Swap your usual avo on toast for something a little more exciting with this fritter recipe. Avocado, courgette and peas give these fritters a delicious green hit, while feta is the perfect way to add some extra creamy goodness

Nici Wickes shares her mum's best-ever mussel fritter recipe. Enjoy this easy dish with lemon wedges, a fresh green salad and a dollop of chunky tartare sauce for a quintessentially Kiwi meal

Make your next breakfast a meal to remember with this delicious rosti recipe! Serve with homemade rosemary hollandaise, poached eggs and crispy streaky bacon for a tasty family breakfast or brunch

This recipe combines blue cheese spiked cauliflower fritters with traditional eggplant caponata and vincotto (a rich, dark balsamic-like Italian condiment) to create a winning vegetarian dish

This delicious Vietnamese kumara and prawn fritters recipe is spiked with ginger, lemongrass and chilli, creating a tasty snack or light meal

Soft, light and golden, Nici Wickes' lemon ricotta fritters recipe makes a heavenly dessert served warm with fresh berries and ice cream

This delicious mussel and sweet corn fritter recipe is what summer is all about. Serve with sweet chilli and sour cream and enjoy for a tasty lunch or quick and easy dinner

When it doubt, go for fritters! This capsicum and corn fritters recipe is perfect for whipping up a quick and healthy weeknight meal. Serve with salsa and enjoy

A humble tin of tuna is transformed into a delicious lunch dish with this spiced tuna cakes recipe. Serve with lemon wedges, creamy tartar sauce and a fresh green salad

Is there any better fritter combination than corn and prawn?! This delicious recipe pairs these classic fritters with a crunchy Asian-inspired slaw salad. Serve with lime wedges and sweet chilli sauce

This delicious ham, corn and jalapeno fritters recipe is ready in just 20 minutes. Enjoy for lunch, accompanied with fresh rocket, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce

Searching for a quick, easy and budget-friendly recipe? These pumpkin and chickpea fritters are not only economical and healthy, they're also damn delicious!

Plate up an elegant menu for family and friends this Christmas with this delicious prawn-topped pea fritters recipe. It's the perfect canapé to start your day of festive snacking!

This scrumptious kumara rosti recipe paires creamy, zingy lemon hollandaise with succulent scallops. Serve as a tasty breakfast or brunch with fresh asparagus - café fare eat your heart out!

Stuck for canapé ideas? Try this delicious recipe for bite-sized zucchini fritters! Finished with cooling yoghurt and topped with a spicy capsicum salsa, these nibbles are sure to be a hit!

If you’re a fan of Parmesan, why not give pecorino a try? Made from sheep milk, it’s similarly sharp but milder and slightly sweeter. Nici Wickes pairs it with peas and dill in these little pancakes.

Falafel gets a vibrant makeover in this recipe with the addition of vivid peas and crunchy seeds. A wonderful vegetarian dish that's perfected with a homemade capsicum sauce for dipping

These subtly spiced salmon cakes transform humble tinned salmon into a refined, flavourful dinner dish. Enjoy with a crunchy cabbage and fennel salad for a light and easy dinner

These vege-packed fritters make a perfect lunch or light dinner, especially when accompanied with bacon, salad and zingy tomato relish

This vegetable pancake recipe combines mouthwatering Korean flavours into quick and easy vegetable pancakes with prawn. Just like fritters, these pancakes make a delicious dinner or lunch

Versatile chickpeas become flavour-packed fritters thanks to this quick and easy chickpea recipe. A great vegetarian meal the whole family will enjoy

If you sway more towards the savoury side of things, these crisp golden fritters is just what you'll need to start your day!

The first time I had these little hashbrown-like delights, I was intrigued with the flavour combination of tart apple and fried potato. This makes a great supper or lunch dish.

These sweetcorn and prawn fritters served with a lemony sour cream dressing taste sensational together.

For me, this recipe brings back childhood memories of our family holidays at Whangamata. Simple ingredients from your holiday-home pantry and freshly gathered seafood make for delicious fritters. These are scrumptious served between two pieces of fresh white bread, on their own or with salad.

Oh, how I love ham off the bone when the festive season begins... and oh, how I always overindulge and then tire of it! If this happens to you, try this recipe for scrumptious fritters, crammed full of ham and peas, that no one can ever have enough of!

The Caribbean is calling! These fresh coconut vegan fritters, served with mango chilli and lime are absolutely scrumptious!

Tasty wholesome corn fritters with crispy bacon and hearty mushrooms - a mouthwatering flavour combination perfect for weekend brunch!

Savoury pea fritters, perfect for brunch or lunch! Tasty, golden and green these fritters are a delicious alternative to corn. They are also suitable for diabetics.

Pakoras, or spiced vegetable fritters, have long been one of my favourite Indian snacks – they’re delicious and a great way to sneak more vegetables into your diet.

Spice up dinner tonight with these tasty salami and capsicum fritters!

These delicious zucchini and cheese fritters are perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Serve them with your favourite dip for a tasty lunch-box treat.

These golden, crispy, crunchy zucchini and corn fritters are simply divine! Fresh, wholesome and delicious - the perfect quick meal for the busier nights. Suitable for the 2-Day Fast Diet.

These crispy golden Thai inspired crab fritters make the perfect dinner any night of the week. Paired with a fresh cabbage salad, this fresh, wholesome, and authentic dish ticks all the boxes! Suitable for the 2-Day Fast Diet.

These sweet and indulgent pear fritters with raspberry rose syrup are easy to prepare and simply divine. The perfect sweet treat for breakfast, morning, or afternoon tea!

The heartiness of chickpeas and the earthiness of beetroot lifted with a splash of vinegar make a most satisfying meal, but when shaped into cakes and topped with dill-packed, garlicky yogurt, they’re taken to a whole new level.

These tasty zucchini fritters are beautifully light and crispy, and go perfectly with a fresh yoghurt sauce. Travis Harvey, head chef at OzHarvest, proves that good food can be made easily using ingredients that are often tossed aside.

Falafels are a great way to introduce a vegetarian meal to your kids. They are tasty and filling, and can be used to make mini burgers and wraps too.

These sweet and salty carrot fritters will also work well with char-grilled lamb steaks.

Morsels of taste for cocktail parties. Brussels sprouts add an earthy flavour to these ham croquettes.

A tasty, quick and easy meal for that time of the week when grocery stocks are running low. You can add curry powder to taste for family members with sensitive palates.

If you're looking to try something a little different, then give these fritters a go. They're made with good old-fashioned cans of sardines in oil and will on the table in 10 minutes flat! Also great as finger food at a party.

Golden, cripsy and stuffed with sweet, ripe banana, these tasty banana coconut fritters are wonderful served hot, drizzled with rich chocolate sauce and dolloped with fresh cream.

These tasty chorizo and zucchini fritters are delicious served hot on their own with a fresh salad or served cool, topped with a poached egg for a quick, nutritious breakfast.

Easy to make and packed full of goodness, these tasty lamb and tomato patties are beautiful served hot on a bed of mushy peas. Pack refigerated leftovers as a nutritious on-the-go lunch.

Delight your family with a quick, fuss free dessert. Sweet, crispy and golden, these cinnamon apple puffs are super tasty and wonderful served with cool, creamy custard.

Add some sweet and spicy flavours to your favourite corn fritters with this tomato sweet chilli sauce and fresh rocket salad.

Mash your own potato or buy them premashed with a quick and healthy ham and pea pattie. Dip them into tangy mustard mayo or try it with garlic aioli.

Make these fritters for lunch or, if liked, make half the size and serve with tomato passata for a share plate or finger food.

These zucchini feta patties taste even better with undertones of mint and oregano. Served with a fresh tomato salad this meal takes just 30 minutes to make.

Golden, cheesy and crispy, these flavoursome cauliflower and bacon fritters are wonderful served as a tasty starter or with a fresh, mixed salad as a main meal.

Asian-revered bean curd with herbs and encased in light batter, produces healthy and yummy bite-size snacks - the perfect starters to serve guests at your next social gathering.

Delicious served hot or cold, these tasty salmon and dill patties are wonderful served on their own with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and steamed greens.

These tasty gluten-free fritters are a healthy snack or lunchbox companion.

These tasty Indian spiced carrot and fennel fritters are beautiful served as a starter with a side of mango chutney and fresh lime.

Crispy and golden, these savoury sweet corn fritters are brilliant served on their own with a side salad or topped with a poached egg as a nutritious weekend brunch.

Cook these little potato cakes as a weekend treat for brekky or brunch. The whole family will want seconds!

These sweet, golden corn fritters are beautiful served with a rustic homemade tomato chutney and crispy prosciutto as a light lunch. Add a couple of poached eggs to create a cafe-style breakfast or brunch dish.

Light and cripsy, these zesty king prawn fritters are the perfect finger food for dinner parties. Serve your prawns with fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of red wine vinegar.

Put an Asian twist on baked chicken with Japanese breadcrumbs. Serve this succulent chicken with a wedge of lemon and zesty salad for a nutritious meal everyone will enjoy.

Corn fritters get a contemporary makeover in this recipe with feta and pesto. This dish would make a great lunch or dinner for kids and you can omit the pesto if the flavour is too strong for their tastebuds.

These crab and corn cakes nestled in lettuce leaves with chilli sauces are so tasty, easy to make and perfect for entertaining served warm or cold.

Hearty falafels with chickpea and carrot. Wrap in flatbread for a complete meal.

Kohlrabi cabbage creates a crispy fritter for dipping. You can also use broccoli instead.

Wonderful served warm or cold, these tasty chickpea and tuna patties are delicious served on their own with a salad or as a healthy burger filling.

A perfect way to use up any left-over pasta, these are great to pack in lunchboxes or take on picnics.

Take yourself to the streets of Paris with these fruity crepes. They're such a simple, light dessert but so full of rich flavour; it's a treat you'll be making again and again.

Packed full of vegetables, these golden, crunchy Asian fritters are the perfect finger food or starter for your next dinner party - beautiful served drizzled with fresh lime juice.

Crispy and golden, these tasty fritters made with sweet, juicy corn and creamy ricotta are beautiful served topped with smoked salmon and avocado for a relaxed weekend breakfast or brunch.

Light, golden and crispy, these fluffy lemon and ricotta fritters are beautiful served with a fresh berry dipping sauce for a simple sweet treat.

You can also bake these in a hot, 200C oven 15 minutes, turning halfway. Note

WINE MATCH: To match the richness and gentle spice of this dish, choose the affordable 2010 Angove Butterfly Ridge Riesling Gewurztraminer, $7, or the bright and f ruity 2009 Moondah Brook Verdelho, $18. Note

Use two tablespoons to carefully spoon tuna mixture, shaping as you go, into the oil. Note

Frozen blueberries may be replaced with other frozen or fresh berries. Note

A surplus of kale in the garden inspired this innovative take on an old favourite.

Luca Villari takes on the exotic flavours of Southeast Asia

Mix batter until lump- free. If possible, allow to stand for 10-15 minutes. Note