Description
These crispy cauliflower fritters are a delicious and easy appetizer or snack made with tender steamed cauliflower, Italian breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and flavorful seasonings. Perfectly pan-fried until golden brown and crispy, they make a great vegetarian option for any occasion.
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. Steam the cauliflower florets for 5-10 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain well and let cool slightly.
- Mash Cauliflower: In a large bowl, mash the steamed cauliflower with a fork or potato masher until slightly chunky to retain some texture.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in flour, Italian breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, grated parmesan, egg, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well combined.
- Form Patties: Shape the cauliflower mixture into small uniform patties suitable for frying.
- Fry Fritters: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the patties in batches for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Add more oil as needed.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately 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 leftovers in a skillet or air fryer to regain crispiness.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour and Italian breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives.
- You can add chopped herbs like parsley or chives to the mixture for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
