All the Flavor of a Classic Reuben, in One Golden, Crunchy Bite
Love a good Reuben sandwich? Meet its bold, bite-sized cousin: the Crispy Reuben Fritter. Stuffed with corned beef, sauerkraut, melty Swiss cheese, and a hint of tangy mustard—these fritters are packed with flavor and fried to crispy perfection. Perfect for parties, tailgates, or anytime you’re craving a cheesy, salty, savory snack.
Save this one—you’ll want to make a double batch!
Why These Fritters Are a Must-Try
- Bite-sized and perfect for dipping
- All the Reuben flavors in one snackable ball
- Easy to prep and fry in under 30 minutes
- Can be made ahead and frozen for quick appetizers
How to Make Reuben Fritters
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- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 16 fritters 1x
Description
Everything you love about a Reuben sandwich—rolled into crispy, cheesy, golden-brown fritters. Perfect for parties!
Ingredients
1 cup cooked corned beef, chopped
1/2 cup sauerkraut, drained and chopped
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup cream cheese
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Thousand Island or spicy mustard, for dipping
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, mustard, one egg, and flour.
2. Chill mixture for 10 minutes. Roll into 1 tbsp-sized balls.
3. Beat remaining egg. Dip each ball in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
4. Chill coated balls for another 10 minutes.
5. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry fritters in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
6. Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with dipping sauce.
Notes
You can freeze the uncooked fritters for up to a month.
Use rye breadcrumbs for a true Reuben flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Serving Tips & Variations
- Add chopped pickles for extra tang.
- Want spice? Mix in a little horseradish or jalapeño.
- Air-fry instead of deep fry for a lighter version.
- Serve on toothpicks for party-friendly presentation.
Final Bite
Reuben Fritters are the kind of snack that hits all the right notes crispy, cheesy, tangy, and totally addictive. Great for entertaining or just treating yourself. One bite, and you’ll be hooked.
