Description
These crispy and flavorful Cauliflower Fritters are a perfect appetizer or snack. Made from tender steamed cauliflower mixed with Parmesan cheese, Italian breadcrumbs, and seasonings, then pan-fried to golden perfection. Garnished with green onions, they are delicious on their own or served with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower chopped into small florets (about 3 cups)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil for frying
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Steam Cauliflower: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and steam the chopped cauliflower florets for 10 minutes or until tender but still slightly firm. Drain well and let cool slightly.
- Mash Cauliflower: In a large bowl, mash the steamed cauliflower using a fork or potato masher until slightly chunky.
- Mix Ingredients: Add flour, Italian breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, grated parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and black pepper to the mashed cauliflower. Stir until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into small, uniform patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Cook Patties: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Fry the patties in batches for 8 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy, adding more oil as needed.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat fritters in a skillet or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour and breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives.
- Make sure cauliflower is steamed until just tender to avoid soggy fritters.
- Adding extra parmesan cheese can enhance flavor and crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
