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Crispy Kale Fritters

These crispy kale fritters totally hit the spot when you want something delicious and greasy - and they're made with leafy greens!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 fritters
Calories: 158 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup almond flour blanched, finely ground
  • ¼ cup parmesan grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped scallions white and green parts
  • 8 ounces kale leaves
  • ¼ cup olive oil extra-virgin, for frying

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 200°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Place the eggs, almond flour, parmesan, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and scallions in your food processor’s bowl. Briefly process to combine.
  3. Add the kale gradually, about a quarter at a time, and process to combine. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the food processor bowl as needed.
  4. Heat half the olive oil in a large (12-inch) nonstick skillet over medium heat. Using a 4-tablespoon scoop, drop mounds of the kale mixture into the oil. Gently flatten them. Fry the fritters until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
  5. Keep the cooked fritters on the prepared baking sheet in the warm oven while you add more oil to the pan and fry another batch. Serve the fritters immediately.

Notes

  • I often buy pre-washed, bagged kale leaves. It makes life easier - easy is good - and it ensures that the leaves are dry when added to the mixture.
  • You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in a sealed container, for about 4 days. Reheat them in the microwave, covered, at 50% power. They are also delicious cold, straight out of the fridge, which is actually my preferred way of enjoying them.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1fritter Calories 158kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 232mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8fritters

Amount Per Serving

Calories 158

% Daily Value*

Serving 1fritter
Calories 158kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 232mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.