Kiwi Favourite Mussel Fritters Recipe
BBQ Mussel Fritters are a kiwi classic and for good reason – they’re delicious! Make these next time you’re having a BBQ and impress the whole family. They’re fresh, light and super yummy.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
For the aioli
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon halved
Fritters
Scoop out the meat from the shells and weigh 350-400g. Pulse the mussel meat in a food processor until roughly chopped.
Separate the eggs into whites and yolks.
Combine egg yolks, flour and milk to make a batter.
Mix in the minced mussels, parsley and spring onion. Season with salt and pepper.
Whisk egg whites until stiff and fold into fritter mixture.
Heat oil on a barbecue plate or non stick fry pan on the barbecue and place the lemon halves flesh side down until charred. Squeeze juice into mayo, mix and set aside.
Use a dessert spoon to measure dollops of fritter mixture into the hot oil. Cook on both sides over medium heat until fritters are crispy brown and cooked through.