Like latkes, but mor savory, more dense, and more complexly flavored (in a good way), these cauliflower fritters are just right as an appetizer, especially when topped with Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Dip (recipe follows) or your favorite keto-friendly sauce. Pair them with a salad for a light lunch or top them with a fried egg for breakfast, adjusting the macros accordingly. However you fry ‘em, these fritters are downright delicious.
Keto Cauliflower Fritters
Ingredients List
- 2 (10 oz) bags frozen riced cauliflower, thawed
- 1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup fine almond flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 4 scallions thinly sliced, white/light parts and green parts, divided
- sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- 6 Tbsp olive oil, divided
Instructions
- Set a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Layer it with paper towel.
- Place the riced cauliflower in a clean tea towel or cheesecloth, roll it up, and squeeze and twist to wring out excess moisture.
- Transfer the cauliflower to a large bowl. Stir in the cheese, almond flour, garlic powder, eggs, the white and light scallions, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 4 tablespoons (¼ cup) of the olive oil until shimmering hot. Working in batches, scoop a (¼ cup) pile of the cauliflower mixture into the hot pan. Flatten it with a spatula to form a 3-inch patty. Cook until the bottom is crispy and deep golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes, then carefully flip to cook the other side, 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer to the prepared rack and sprinkle with salt. Repeat with the remaining cauliflower mixture, adding and heating more olive oil and adjusting the heat during cooking as needed.
- Top the fritters with scallion greens and serve.
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Dip
This dip is delicious with cauliflower fritters, but it’s just as good with roasted zucchini, and grilled fish. It’s also a tasty way to add some fat macros to your day.
Ingredients List
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup (5 oz) jarred roasted red pepper strips, well-drained and patted dry
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor or blender, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, roasted pepper strips, and garlic powder. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Puree until smooth.
Credits
RecipeEric Lundy
PhotographyErin Ng
8 reviews
So delicious
Has anyone tried these cauliflower fritter and latke recipes without eggs? I don’t eat eggs and often eggs are included in keto recipes. If you have, what substitute did you use?Not a review – a question. Any suggestions to sub the almond flour – nut free house
Is coconut flour an option for you? If so, use enough coconut flour to help the batter “bind” together. But also note that it’s extra dry and absorbent so you may need to add more egg or other ingredient.
Finally a good tasting hash brown like patty. I used fresh riced cauliflower and did not cook prior and it turned out so yummy. so easy to make with my already riced cauliflower. I had to hurry and freeze so I would not eat them all!Thank you for your comment. I was just wondering if I could use fresh instead of frozen. I will make them tonight after work. I’m so excited. Thanks again
Looks delicious, but would have been interesting with a non-processed lactose-free option to the cheese. 🙂
This made for a great Sunday lunch. We added a little Cholula sauce on top for some spice, which went really well with the red pepper sauce too.
Didn’t take too long to make and the recipe was precise in how to make – very delicious! I had 3 and my husband had all the rest!
These are so easy to make and super delicious – I used a bag of fresh riced cauliflower and steamed in the microwave a bit because I didn’t have the frozen and they turned out amazing!
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So delicious
Has anyone tried these cauliflower fritter and latke recipes without eggs? I don’t eat eggs and often eggs are included in keto recipes. If you have, what substitute did you use?
Not a review – a question. Any suggestions to sub the almond flour – nut free house
Is coconut flour an option for you? If so, use enough coconut flour to help the batter “bind” together. But also note that it’s extra dry and absorbent so you may need to add more egg or other ingredient.
Finally a good tasting hash brown like patty. I used fresh riced cauliflower and did not cook prior and it turned out so yummy. so easy to make with my already riced cauliflower. I had to hurry and freeze so I would not eat them all!
Thank you for your comment. I was just wondering if I could use fresh instead of frozen. I will make them tonight after work. I’m so excited. Thanks again
Looks delicious, but would have been interesting with a non-processed lactose-free option to the cheese. 🙂
This made for a great Sunday lunch. We added a little Cholula sauce on top for some spice, which went really well with the red pepper sauce too.
Didn’t take too long to make and the recipe was precise in how to make – very delicious! I had 3 and my husband had all the rest!
These are so easy to make and super delicious – I used a bag of fresh riced cauliflower and steamed in the microwave a bit because I didn’t have the frozen and they turned out amazing!