Seafood·intermediate

Turks & Caicos Style Conch Fritters

Name: Turks & Caicos Style Conch Fritters (Air Fryer)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: ~16 fritters
Ingredients: 1/2 lb conch meat, finely diced; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cornmeal; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons coconut milk; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 red bell pepper, finely diced; 1/4 green bell pepper, finely diced; 1 green onion, sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and minced (or habanero); 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; Juice of 1 lime; 1/2 teaspoon salt; [For dipping] Jerk mayo (2 tablespoons mayo + 1 teaspoon jerk seasoning + squeeze of lime)

Yield

Prep

Total

~16 fritters

15m

23m

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Turks & Caicos-style conch fritters bring the heat with Caribbean spices. Allspice, thyme, scotch bonnet, and coconut milk infuse these fritters with vibrant flavor. The recipe includes the full ingredient list, plus a jerk mayo dipping sauce.

Ingredients

1/2 lb conch meat, finely diced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 large egg
2 tablespoons coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 red bell pepper, finely diced
1/4 green bell pepper, finely diced
1 green onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and minced (or habanero)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon allspice
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 teaspoon salt

For dipping:

Jerk mayo (2 tablespoons mayo + 1 teaspoon jerk seasoning + squeeze of lime)

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Season it upThis variation is self-seasoned

Steps

01Dice the conch very fine.
02Mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, allspice, and salt.
03Beat egg with coconut milk and lime juice. Add to dry ingredients.
04Fold in conch, peppers, green onion, garlic, scotch bonnet, and thyme.
05Drop tablespoons onto a plate. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
06Ready for the air fryer.
07Serve with jerk mayo.

This version leans into Caribbean spice: allspice, thyme, scotch bonnet, coconut milk. It's the most flavorful of the three variations and the most spiced. The jerk mayo dipping sauce ties it all together. Seed the scotch bonnet thoroughly unless you have a high heat tolerance. Even seeded, it brings significant warmth.

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How to Air Fry It

Temp

Cook

Prep

Flip?

375°F

15m

Yes

01Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
02Grease the air fryer basket and place the prepared conch fritters inside in a single layer.
03Lightly spray the fritters with cooking oil and season with your chosen spice pack (see below).
04Cook at 375°F for 8 minutes, carefully flipping the fritters halfway through the cooking time.
05Remove the fritters once they develop a crispy, golden brown crust and serve hot.

Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.