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These crispy cauliflower fritters are how I trick my kids into eating veggies. They even ask for seconds. The parmesan and savory seasonings make these golden, cheesy, and packed with flavor!
A Reader’s Review Fantastic! – Laurie
Why My Cauliflower Fritters Stand Above the Rest Better batter, better results: The light batter, made with egg, green onion, and spices, fries up golden without hiding the cauliflower.
The light batter, made with egg, green onion, and spices, fries up golden without hiding the cauliflower. Next-level crunch: Italian breadcrumbs are my secret weapon. If that’s not in your pantry yet, it should be. You’ll never fry without it again.
Italian breadcrumbs are my secret weapon. If that’s not in your pantry yet, it should be. You’ll never fry without it again. Cauliflower done right: My quick hot water soak trick gets into every floret so you can cook with confidence.
Ingredients Needed Cauliflower : Fresh cauliflower is best! Using frozen cauliflower adds too much moisture, and cauliflower rice is too small. I found that it affected the overall texture of the fritters.
: Fresh cauliflower is best! Using frozen cauliflower adds too much moisture, and cauliflower rice is too small. Cheese: Want to switch it up? Swap the parmesan for shredded cheddar for a richer, melty twist.
How to Make Crispy Cauliflower Fritters
Crispy Cauliflower Fritters are super addictive and a breeze to make! They are like a vegetarian version of popcorn chicken and taste great with some sriracha or sweet chili sauce.
Prep and Boil: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Steam or boil 1 head of cauliflower, chopped into small florets, for 5-10 minutes or until tender. It should be mashable but not mushy. Drain well and cool slightly before mashing. Mash: In a large bowl, mash the cauliflower with a fork or potato masher until slightly chunky. Combine: Stir in flour, Italian breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, grated parmesan cheese, one large egg, salt, and pepper until well combined. Cook the patties in batches for 6-8 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Add more oil to the pan, as needed. Garnish cauliflower fritters with chopped green onions and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Alyssa’s Cauliflower Fritters Pro Tip Chill the Mixture: If the mixture feels too wet, put it in the fridge for 20-30 minutes before forming the patties. Any longer and you will need to let the mixture come to room temperature slightly before cooking.
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