New Zealand Whitebait Fritters
Tiny fish in a light egg batter, fried into lacy golden patties and served with lemon, a New Zealand spring tradition.
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.68 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Pat the thawed whitebait very dry on kitchen paper. Wet fish will make the fritters soggy.
- 2
Whisk the eggs, cornflour, salt and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Fold in the whitebait and parsley.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large non stick frying pan over a medium high heat until shimmering.
- 4
Drop in 3 or 4 large spoonfuls of the mixture, spaced apart. Fry for 2 minutes until golden underneath, flip and fry for 1 more minute.
3 min - 5
Drain on kitchen paper and cook the rest, adding oil as needed.
- 6
Serve hot with lemon wedges, plenty of black pepper and a green salad.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.