Description
Crispy and flavorful cauliflower fritters made with grated parmesan, Italian breadcrumbs, and aromatic spices, perfect as a snack or appetizer. These golden patties are pan-fried to perfection and garnished with fresh green onions for an irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Steam Cauliflower: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Steam the chopped cauliflower florets for 10 minutes or until tender but still mashable. Drain well and allow to cool slightly.
- Mash Cauliflower: In a large bowl, mash the steamed cauliflower with a fork or potato masher until slightly chunky yet combined.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, Italian breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, grated parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and black pepper to the mashed cauliflower. Stir well until the mixture comes together into a batter.
- Form Patties: Shape the cauliflower mixture into small, uniform patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter for even cooking.
- Heat Oil: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat, ensuring enough oil to cover the bottom for shallow frying.
- Cook Patties: Fry the patties in batches for 8 minutes on each side or until they develop a golden brown and crispy exterior. Add more oil as needed between batches to maintain frying consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the fritters from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Ensure cauliflower is drained thoroughly after steaming to avoid soggy fritters.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour and breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet or air fryer to restore crispiness.
- You can add chopped herbs like parsley or cilantro for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 3 fritters)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
