Description
Delicious and crispy cauliflower fritters made with tender steamed cauliflower, Italian breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and flavorful seasonings. These fritters make a perfect appetizer or snack, garnished with fresh green onions and cooked to golden perfection in olive oil.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower chopped into small florets (about 3 cups)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil for frying
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Cauliflower: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Steam the chopped cauliflower florets for 5-10 minutes until tender but still mashable. Drain well and cool slightly before mashing.
- Mash Cauliflower: In a large bowl, mash the steamed cauliflower with a fork or potato masher until slightly chunky but not fully pureed.
- Mix Ingredients: Add all-purpose flour, Italian breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the mashed cauliflower. Stir well until all ingredients are combined into a uniform batter.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into small uniform patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter for even cooking.
- Cook Fritters: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Fry the patties in batches for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Add more oil as needed to prevent sticking.
- Serve: Garnish the hot fritters with chopped green onions and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet or air fryer to restore crispiness.
- Italian breadcrumbs can be substituted with gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten free.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the egg and use a flaxseed or chia egg substitute.
- Ensure the cauliflower is well drained to prevent soggy fritters.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
