Crispy Pork Fritters (Masas de Puerco)
Seasoned ground pork mixed with herbs and spices, formed into patties, and pan-fried until golden and crispy. A Cuban weeknight staple that's ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1.25 lb ground pork
- ½ medium yellow onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp neutral cooking oil
Instructions
- 1
Combine ground pork, minced onion, garlic, cilantro, flour, egg, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Mix with your hands until just combined—don't overwork or the fritters will be tough.
- 3
Form mixture into 8 patties, roughly 2.5 inches wide and 0.5 inches thick.
- 4
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 5
Add patties in a single layer—they should sizzle immediately. Cook 3 minutes without moving.
- 6
Flip each patty once and cook another 2–3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- spatula
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