Description
Mediterranean-inspired cauliflower fritters bring crispy golden perfection to vegetable side dishes. Quick preparation and simple ingredients make these delightful bites perfect for you to enjoy as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups / 1.2 L cauliflower florets
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup / 120 ml all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp / 2.5 ml baking powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Preparation: Pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor until achieving a fine, rice-like consistency with uniform granules.
- Mixing: Combine processed cauliflower with whole eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and black pepper, creating a cohesive, slightly sticky batter that binds ingredients seamlessly.
- Consistency Adjustment: Fine-tune batter texture by incorporating additional flour if the mixture appears too loose, guaranteeing fritters will maintain structural integrity during cooking.
- Forming Patties: Craft compact, uniform patties using an ice cream scoop or moistened hands, shaping them to approximately 2-3 inches in diameter and ⅓ inch thickness to ensure even cooking and crisp exteriors.
- Frying: Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet to 350°F (175°C), creating an optimal frying environment for transforming raw patties into golden, crispy delicacies.
- Cooking Process: Gently lower patties into hot oil, allowing 2-3 minutes per side to develop a rich, amber-brown crust with delicately crisp edges, signaling perfect doneness.
- Finishing: Transfer fritters to a wire rack lined with paper towels, enabling excess oil to drain and preserving their irresistible crunchiness, then serve immediately alongside tangy sour cream or herbed yogurt sauce for a delectable culinary experience.
Notes
- Texture Mastery: Pulse cauliflower into fine rice-like granules for the perfect fritter consistency, avoiding large chunks that can disrupt even cooking.
- Moisture Control: Adjust batter thickness by adding flour gradually to prevent soggy or falling-apart fritters, ensuring a crisp and stable exterior.
- Oil Temperature Precision: Maintain consistent 350°F oil heat to achieve golden-brown crispiness without absorbing excess oil or becoming greasy.
- Quick Serving Strategy: Drain fritters on wire rack with paper towels immediately after frying to preserve crunchiness and prevent sogginess from trapped steam.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 91
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg