Best Cauliflower Fritters Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
319 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Best Cauliflower Fritters Recipe
Description
The preparation begins by boiling cauliflower florets until fork-tender, then cooling and mashing them to create the fritter base. Adding finely chopped onion, eggs, and a mixture of flour and breadcrumbs helps bind the ingredients. Spices including turmeric, cumin, Aleppo pepper, and dried mint complement the mild cauliflower, while fresh chopped parsley adds freshness. A pinch of baking soda provides lightness during frying.
Portions of the mixture are pan-fried in hot olive oil, flattened slightly to form patties and cooked until each side develops a golden crispness. The frying temperature is crucial to avoid soggy fritters and achieve a pleasant crunch outside with a soft interior. These fritters can be served warm or at room temperature and adapted with additional heat like jalapenos if desired.
Leftovers store well refrigerated for a few days and can be reheated in a pan to restore their crisp texture. If the fritters break apart during cooking, adjusting with an additional egg and more breadcrumbs helps improve binding for subsequent batches.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower about 1 pound - Cut into florets
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 large egg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs more if needed
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
- 1 tsp dried mint
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped, fresh
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 4 tbsp olive oil you might need more for frying
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to boil over high heat. Add in the cauliflower and cook for about 5 minutes until the florets are fork tender. Drain and set aside to cool for a few minutes.
- Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the cauliflower. Add in the onion, eggs, all purpose flour, bread crumbs, salt, turmeric, cumin, Aleppo pepper, dried mint, fresh parsley and baking soda. Stir to combine and make sure all ingredients are incorporated well.
- Heat the olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Once hot and shimmery, scoop out 3 tablespoons of the mixture into the pan and flatten using a spatula. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Taste to make sure the flavors and consistency is up to your liking. If so, then proceed with pan-frying 4 to 5 fritters at a time.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- If fritters fall apart during cooking, add an extra egg and a tablespoon more breadcrumbs to improve binding.
- Ensure the pan and oil are fully heated before frying to prevent soggy fritters and achieve crispness.
- Add chopped jalapenos for a spicy variation if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in a pan over medium heat to restore crispness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 910mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 598mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 932IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 81mg | 90% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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