Breaded or battered, stuffed or not, savory or sweet, shaped into patties or balls or eggs or logs—the universal love of croquettes and fritters reveals itself in the astounding diversity of forms they take the world round. But it hinges on a single, simple yet irresistible factor: from Spain’s croquetas de jamón to Indian pakora made with chickpea flour to the bulgur-based kibbeh of the Middle East, these notable nuggets are all deep-fried. Here are 10 examples—some iconic, some obscure, all worth seeking out pronto.
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