Description
Delicious and crispy cauliflower fritters made with steamed cauliflower, parmesan cheese, and Italian breadcrumbs, perfect as a savory appetizer or snack.
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 mashable. 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.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, Italian breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, grated parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper until the mixture is well combined and holds together.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into small uniform patties to ensure even cooking.
- Fry Fritters: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the patties in batches for 8 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Add more oil as needed between batches.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the fritters with chopped green onions and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour and breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives.
- Use a non-stick skillet for easier cooking and less oil absorption.
- 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 spices like smoked paprika or chili flakes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 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
