Fluffy on the inside and golden on the outside, these cauliflower fritters also have the wonderful earthy taste of fresh cauliflower. Piping hot from being fried, these fritters are wonderful as a snack or appetizer.
Making the cauliflower fritters requires only a few ingredients; first, you make a batter by mixing flour with water, yeast, salt, and pepper. Then, once you have stirred in the chopped cauliflower, you dollop the batter into hot oil to fry until golden brown. Garnished with some salt, they are soft and fluffy while having a contrasting crisp exterior.
What are Cauliflower Fritters?
Cauliflower fritters are fried morsels of batter and chopped cauliflower. Served from the fryer, they are piping hot with a golden color and wonderful fried flavor. Similar to other fritter recipes, they only require a handful of ingredients, making them an unfussy appetizer recipe to make whenever you need to whip up something to serve guests fast.
Pro Tips
- Chop the cooked cauliflower into small pieces so that it incorporates into the batter easily.
- If you have leftover cauliflower on hand, you could use that rather than boiling fresh cauliflower.
- Use a whisk to mix the batter to prevent lumps from forming.
- The ideal frying temperature for the oil is around 350 F (177 C).
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Serve Cauliflower Fritters?
While these cauliflower fritters are great on their own served with your favorite beverages, you could also serve them with a dipping sauce. A lemon aioli is particularly good but they are also delicious with tzatziki or an herbaceous yogurt sauce. You could even serve them with marinara sauce for dipping if you would like to give them a more Italian flair.
Can Fritters Be Frozen?
Yes, they can! Simply freeze the leftover fritters in sealed bags or an airtight container for up to 3 months. Then, when you would like to serve them, you can reheat them from frozen by baking them in a 350 F (177 C) oven until they are hot throughout.
Can I Add Other Seasonings to Cauliflower Fritters?
Yes, you definitely could! Consider adding fresh chopped herbs, lemon zest, garlic, or shredded parmesan cheese for added savoriness. Alternatively, you could add some cayenne pepper if you would like the fritters to have a little heat to them.
How to Store Cauliflower Fritters
Leftover cauliflower fritters can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days. Then, when you want to warm them up, you could place them in an air fryer or oven until they are heated through.
Ingredients
How to Make Cauliflower Fritters
Dollop the batter into hot oil to fry them until golden brown. Remove the fritters to paper towels to drain the excess oil from them and season them with salt.
In a bowl, stir the flour with the water, cauliflower, yeast, salt, and pepper until combined. Allow it to rest for 30 minutes.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Dollop the batter into hot oil to fry them until golden brown. Remove the fritters to paper towels to drain the excess oil from them and season them with salt.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
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