Best 10 Perfect Cauliflower Fritters Recipes

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Cauliflower fritters are a delicious, healthy and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer or main course. Made with a combination of cauliflower, spices and herbs, these fritters are crispy on the outside and tender and flavorful on the inside. With a variety of dipping sauces, from classic ketchup to spicy Sriracha, they're sure to please everyone at your table. This article will guide you through the steps for making perfect cauliflower fritters, from choosing the right ingredients to cooking and serving them. Whether you're a culinary novice or an experienced chef, this comprehensive guide will ensure that your cauliflower fritters turn out crispy, flavorful and unforgettable.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS



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These cauliflower fritters are easy to make and a different way to have cauliflower. So delicious and tasty. I've made these a number of times for my family and friends.

Provided by BETTYCOOK

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Fried

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups cauliflower florets
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 extra large eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
½ cup olive oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Process cauliflower in a food processor finely minced; transfer to a large bowl.
  • Stir flour, eggs, baking powder, and Italian dressing mix into cauliflower.
  • Heat enough olive oil to cover the bottom of a frying pan over medium heat.
  • Drop heaping tablespoons of cauliflower mixture into the hot oil; fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 107.9 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 682.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

BASIC CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS



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Simple and very tasty, this kid-friendly Basic Cauliflower Fritters recipe is a must-have for everyone. You will not be able to stop at one!

Provided by Tania Sheff

Categories     Appetizer     Snack

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 cups chopped cauliflower florets
2 eggs
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
salt and pepper to taste
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Place the cauliflower into the food processor and process until finely minced.
  • Transfer the cauliflower into a large mixing bowl and add the rest of the ingredients, excluding the vegetable oil. Mix everything well. (You should have a nice, paste-like mixture. If the mixture looks a little too soft and moist - add some more flour.)
  • Using an ice-cream scoop as a measure, form small, 1/3 inch-thick patties. You can make them smaller or larger depending on your personal preference.
  • Fry the patties on medium heat, in a small amount of vegetable oil for about 2 minutes per side.
  • Serve the fritters with sour cream or your favorite sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 75 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.24 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS



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Just trust me. These are so addictive. You can eat them hot or I like to eat them cold the next day for lunch.

Provided by Allybee Z

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large cauliflower, chopped
1 egg
salt and pepper
flour
vegetable oil or canola oil

Steps:

  • In the microwave, cook the cauliflower in a covered dish with two tablespoon of water until soft.
  • Drain the cauliflower and mash with the back of a fork or potato masher.
  • Add the egg, salt and pepper, and enough flour until you can form patties; about 1/4 cup.
  • Add enough oil to coat the bottom of a skillet. Over medium high heat, brown the caulflower patties. Eat!

CAULIFLOWER FRITTER RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: cauliflower, salt, black pepper, garlic, onion, fresh parsley, wheat flour, grated parmesan cheese, egg, chive, oil, sour cream

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cauliflower
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup onion, chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup wheat flour, plus additional wheat flour for coating
⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
chive, chopped, to taste
oil, for frying
sour cream, to taste

Steps:

  • Microwave cauliflower for 15 minutes or until tender.
  • Mash cauliflower, mix in salt, pepper, garlic, onions, parsley, flour, grated parmesan and egg.
  • From patties with the mashed cauliflower mix. Coat both sides of patties with wheat flour.
  • Fry in oil until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
  • Add sour cream or chives to taste.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 3 grams

VEGETARIAN CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS



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Make and share this Vegetarian Cauliflower Fritters recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 31m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (2 lb) fresh cauliflower (broken into about 1-1/2-inch pieces)
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
2 -3 tablespoons minced onions, minced (optional)
1 teaspoon lousianna hot sauce (or Tabasco to taste)
1 tablespoon flour (might need a tablespoon more to hold together)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika (or to taste)
1 -2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1 -2 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Cook the cauliflower for about 6-8 minutes or until soft enough to mash; drain very well.
  • Place the cauliflower in a large bowl and mash with a fork.
  • Add in the eggs and all the remaining ingredients; mix to combine (adjust all seasonings and hot sauce to taste, if you find that the mixture is too wet then add in a little more flour).
  • Heat a small amount of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Working in batches drop about a heaping tablespoonful of batter into hot oil; brown one side then turn and brown the other side (about 3 minutes per side).
  • Remove to a paper towel.
  • Repeat with remaining batter, adding in a little more oil if needed.
  • Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.6, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 158.6, Sodium 243.6, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 6, Sugar 5.8, Protein 9.7

HEALTHY CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS



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Whip up this quick and easy recipe for healthy cauliflower fritters made with just six ingredients and topped with yogurt or sour cream.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
1/2 cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tablespoons minced scallions, plus more for garnishing
Olive oil
Yogurt or sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and cook it just until fork tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer it to a cutting board and using a sharp knife, cut it into very small pieces. (The cauliflower pieces should be the size of peas or smaller.)
  • Measure out 4 cups of the chopped cauliflower. (Discard the remaining cauliflower or use for cauliflower tots or mashed cauliflower).
  • Combine the cauliflower, flour, eggs, garlic, scallions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl and stir until well combined.
  • Line a plate with paper towels. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and lightly coat it with olive oil. Scoop out 2- to 3-tablespoon mounds of the cauliflower mixture into the pan, flattening the mounds slightly with a spatula and spacing them at least 1 inch apart.
  • Cook the fritters for 2 to 3 minutes, flip them once and cook them an additional 1 to 2 minutes until they're golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the fritters to the paper towel-lined plate. Serve them warm topped with yogurt or sour cream.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 23 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 1 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 10 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY LOW-CARB CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS



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These easy low-carb cauliflower fritters have just 2 grams of net carbs and over 5 grams of fat and protein per serving. This quick recipe is not only delicious, but it will also keep you within your daily carb count.

Provided by Sara Nelson

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup almond flour
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 large eggs, beaten
1 tbsp avocado oil
A dollop sour cream (optional)
1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)

Steps:

  • Pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor until riced.
  • Transfer the cauliflower rice to a large mixing bowl and add the salt. Mix and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Add the almond flour, cheddar, parmesan, and eggs to the bowl and mix until well-combined.
  • Add the avocado oil (or olive oil) to a frying pan, over low-medium heat.
  • Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, scoop the cauliflower mixture from the bowl and form into balls. Place the cauliflower ball onto a spatula and gently press down to form a patty.
  • Carefully slide the cauliflower patties from the spatula to the hot pan.
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, being careful to not flip too early.
  • Set cauliflower fritters on some paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • Enjoy warm with a dollop of sour cream and chopped scallions or chives.
  • Store in refrigerator. To reheat, bake for 10 minutes at 350°F.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 fritter, Calories 78, Fat 5.4g, Carbohydrate 3.2g (Net Carbs, Protein 5g

PERFECT CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS



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This is one of mums recipe's that everyone just loves. It's versatile as you can add just about any vegetable. Perfect as an appetizer.

Provided by mumof2

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Fried

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ small head cauliflower, broken into florets
3 slices cooked bacon, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes; drain and break cauliflower into small pieces. Combine cauliflower, bacon, and green onions together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Sift flour into a bowl. Whisk milk, egg, Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of salt into the flour until smooth. Add milk mixture to cauliflower mixture and stir until batter is evenly combined.
  • Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the griddle and cook until golden brown on one side, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes more. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 49.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 to 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 splash red wine vinegar
1 small bunch cilantro leaves, snipped with scissors
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon canola oil, plus 6 cups for frying, divided
1 1/2 bottles beer, at room temperature
1 large head cauliflower, stemmed, broken into bite-size pieces, washed and thoroughly dried
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
Water, for thinning

Steps:

  • For the sauce: Put all of the ingredients into a bowl and toss to combine.
  • For the fritters: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, turmeric and ground ginger. Add 1 tablespoon of canola oil and whisk in the beer. Set aside in a warm place because, like a bread dough, it will puff up slightly.
  • Put the cauliflower in a medium-size bowl and use a small strainer to sprinkle it with an even layer of the paprika. Toss to coat.
  • In a large pot, over medium heat, add the remaining 6 cups of canola oil and heat to 350 degrees F.
  • Prepare a baking sheet fitted with paper towels or a kitchen towel to drain the florets as they come out of the oil. Stir the batter slightly. To test the consistency of the batter and the temperature of the oil, put a couple of pieces of cauliflower on a slotted spoon or spider (Chef's Note: Alternatively, use your fingers), and submerge them into the batter. It should coat the pieces lightly. (Chef's Note: If the batter is too thick, add a little water to thin it out. If the batter is too thin, sift and whisk in a little more flour.)
  • Test 1 piece of cauliflower to check for seasoning. Drain the excess batter and lower the cauliflower bite into the oil. It should bubble slightly and the cauliflower should gradually rise to the surface. Fry until golden brown on all sides and transfer the piece to a kitchen towel. Season with salt and, when cool enough, taste. Season the remaining uncooked cauliflower with salt, if desired, prior to dredging in the batter. Fry the cauliflower in small batches and drain on the prepared baking sheet. Season with salt, if desired, and transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with the Cilantro-Ginger Sauce and serve immediately.

HEALTHY CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS



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Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield About 16 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
1/2 cup whole-wheat or all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons minced scallions, plus more for garnish
Olive oil, for frying
Plain yogurt or sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and cook until just fork tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly and transfer the cauliflower to a cutting board. Chop into very small pieces (about the size of peas or smaller) with a sharp knife.
  • Measure 4 cups of the chopped cauliflower and place in a large bowl. (Reserve the rest for another use, such as cauliflower tots or mashed cauliflower.) Add the flour, eggs, garlic, 3 tablespoons scallions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; stir until well combined.
  • Line a plate with paper towels. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and lightly coat it with olive oil. Working in batches, scoop 2- to 3-tablespoon mounds of the cauliflower mixture into the pan, spacing them at least 1 inch apart. Flatten each mound slightly with a spatula and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the fritters once and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the fritters to the prepared plate. Serve warm, topped with yogurt or sour cream. Garnish with scallions.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: For the best fritters, use a head of cauliflower that is fresh and firm. Avoid heads with any signs of bruising or wilting.
  • Grate the cauliflower finely: This will help the fritters to bind together and prevent them from falling apart.
  • Use a combination of flours: Using a combination of all-purpose flour and almond flour or chickpea flour gives the fritters a crispy exterior and a tender interior. Gluten-free flours can also be used to make the fritters gluten-free.
  • Add plenty of seasonings: Cauliflower fritters can be bland, so don't be afraid to add plenty of seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. You can also add fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley, for extra flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When frying the fritters, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and becoming soggy.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce: Cauliflower fritters are delicious served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ranch dressing, ketchup, or Sriracha sauce.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower fritters are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With the right ingredients and a little bit of effort, you can create cauliflower fritters that are crispy, flavorful, and sure to please everyone at your table.

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