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Cuban Malanga Fritters with Cilantro Aioli

Name: Cuban Malanga Fritters with Cilantro Aioli
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 2 large malanga roots, peeled and grated; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; Salt and pepper, to taste; Vegetable oil, for frying; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 small bunch cilantro, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp lime juice; Salt, to taste

Enjoy these traditional Cuban fritters made from malanga root, perfect with a zesty cilantro aioli.

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·By Ethan Brooks·October 17, 2025

Cuban Malanga Fritters with Cilantro Aioli — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Malanga Fritters

For the Cilantro Aioli

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 325 kcal
Protein: 3.6 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Fat: 25 g
Fiber: 2.43 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1626 kcal
Protein: 18.1 g
Carbs: 106.5 g
Fat: 125 g
Fiber: 12.15 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 large malanga roots peeled and grated	200	3	45	0	9
1 small onion finely chopped	30	1	7	0	1
2 cloves garlic minced	8	0.4	2	0	0.1
1 egg beaten	70	6	1	5	0
1/2 cup all-purpose flour	228	6	48	1	1.5
1 tsp baking powder	2	0	0.5	0	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Vegetable oil for frying	300	0	0	34	0
1 cup mayonnaise	775	1	1	85	0
1 small bunch cilantro finely chopped	5	0.5	1	0	0.5
1 clove garlic minced	4	0.2	1	0	0.05
1 tbsp lime juice	4	0	1	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Malanga Fritters

1
Combine ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the grated malanga, onion, garlic, and the beaten egg.
2
Add dry ingredients
Add the flour, baking powder, and season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
3
Shape Patties
Shape the mixture into small patties, approximately 2 inches in diameter.

Making the Cilantro Aioli

1
Mix base ingredients
In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, cilantro, and garlic.
2
Season Aioli
Stir in the lime juice and add salt to taste.
3
Chill
Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Tip: For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne to the aioli.

How to Make Cuban Malanga Fritters with Cilantro Aioli

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Fry fritters
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry fritters until golden brown on both sides.
2
Drain excess oil
Place fried fritters on paper towels to drain excess oil.
3
Serve
Serve fritters warm alongside chilled aioli.