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Rustic Portuguese Alheira Sausage Fritters with Garlic Aioli

Name: Rustic Portuguese Alheira Sausage Fritters with Garlic Aioli
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Alheira sausages, 2 sausages, casing removed; Potato, 1 cup, mashed; Parsley, 2 tablespoons, chopped; Egg, 1, beaten; Flour, 1/2 cup; Salt and pepper, to taste; Vegetable oil, for frying; Mayonnaise, 1/2 cup; Garlic, 2 cloves, minced; Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon; Salt and pepper, to taste; Parsley, 1 tablespoon, chopped

Indulge in crispy, savory Portuguese alheira sausage fritters paired perfectly with a creamy homemade garlic aioli.

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 17, 2025

Rustic Portuguese Alheira Sausage Fritters with Garlic Aioli — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Fritters

For the Garlic Aioli

For Plating

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 569 kcal
Protein: 12.5 g
Carbs: 32.4 g
Fat: 43.8 g
Fiber: 2.2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2276 kcal
Protein: 49.8 g
Carbs: 129.6 g
Fat: 175.1 g
Fiber: 8.7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Alheira sausages 2 sausages, casing removed	760	32	28	58	2
Potato 1 cup, mashed	200	4	45	0	4
Parsley 2 tablespoons, chopped	2	0.2	0.4	0.1	0.3
Egg 1, beaten	68	6	1	5	0
Flour 1/2 cup	228	6	48	1	2
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Vegetable oil for frying	240	0	0	27	0
Mayonnaise 1/2 cup	764	1	4	84	0
Garlic 2 cloves, minced	9	0.5	2	0	0.1
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon	4	0	1	0	0.1
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Parsley 1 tablespoon, chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.2

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Fritters

1
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the alheira sausage meat, mashed potato, parsley, beaten egg, flour, salt, and pepper.
2
Mix Thoroughly
Mix until well incorporated.
Tip: Use a small ice cream scoop to shape the fritters evenly.
3
Chill Mixture
Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for easier shaping.
Tip: Allow the mixture to chill before frying for easier handling.

Preparing the Garlic Aioli

1
Combine Aioli Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2
Blend Smooth
Stir until smooth and blended.
3
Chill Aioli
Chill until serving.

How to Make Rustic Portuguese Alheira Sausage Fritters with Garlic Aioli

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Frying the Fritters
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and fry fritters until golden brown on each side.
2
Draining the Fritters
Place cooked fritters on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
3
Finishing the Aioli
Give the aioli a final stir before serving.