Description
These Basic Cauliflower Fritters are a quick and delicious low-carb snack or side dish, featuring cauliflower rice mixed with cheddar cheese, almond flour, and eggs, pan-fried until golden and crispy. Perfect for a light meal or appetizer that’s both savory and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Fritter Mixture
- 2.5 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 large eggs, unbeaten
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare the mixture: In a large bowl, combine cauliflower rice, shredded cheddar cheese, almond flour, unbeaten eggs, sliced scallion, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully incorporated to create a cohesive batter.
- Heat the skillet: Place 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet and heat over medium heat until the butter melts and starts to bubble slightly.
- Form fritters: Using a scoop, portion about 1/4 cup of the cauliflower mixture per fritter and carefully drop into the hot skillet. Flatten each fritter slightly with a spatula to ensure even cooking.
- Cook fritters: Fry the fritters for approximately 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust and are cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain the proper temperature and crispiness.
- Drain excess butter: Once cooked, remove fritters from the skillet and place them on paper towels to absorb any excess butter, if desired.
- Serve: Serve the cauliflower fritters warm as a delightful side dish or snack.
Notes
- Make sure the cauliflower rice is well drained if thawed to prevent soggy fritters.
- For extra crispiness, you can add a little more almond flour or cook a bit longer on each side.
- These fritters can be served with a dollop of sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Leftovers can be reheated in a skillet or air fryer to retain the crisp texture.
