Crispy Cuban Pork Fritters
Golden, tender pork fritters with a savory ham-and-cheese heart, fried until the outside crackles. A Cuban classic that tastes like celebration—ready in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- ½ cup ham, finely diced
- ½ cup sharp cheddar, finely diced
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 whole egg
- 3 tbsp whole milk
- 3 cups neutral cooking oil, for frying
- ½ cup mojo sauce (jarred) or lime juice
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground pork, diced ham, cheddar, flour, egg, and milk in a bowl until just combined.
- 2
Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high until a wooden spoon handle bubbles vigorously (350°F).
- 3
Working in batches, drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture into hot oil without crowding.
- 4
Fry 3–4 minutes per batch, turning once, until golden brown on all sides and cooked through.
- 5
Transfer fritters to a paper-towel-lined plate and season immediately with salt and black pepper.
- 6
Serve hot with mojo sauce or fresh lime juice on the side for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- deep 12-inch skillet or dutch oven
- instant-read or deep-fry thermometer
- wooden spoon
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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