Roasted Cauliflower Fritters with Dipping Sauce

These roasted cauliflower fritters are made with caramelized roasted cauliflower, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic, and warm spices, then pan-fried until golden. Serve them as an appetizer, vegetarian side dish, or snack with a creamy dipping sauce.

Roasted Cauliflower Fritters

These roasted cauliflower fritters are made with caramelized roasted cauliflower, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic, Greek yogurt, and warm spices. Roasting the cauliflower first gives the fritters more flavor and helps remove excess moisture, so they hold together better when pan-fried.

The mixture is chilled before cooking, then shaped into small patties and fried until golden brown. You can serve them warm as an appetizer, vegetarian side dish, or snack.

Dipping Sauce for Cauliflower Fritters

The dipping sauce is creamy, tangy, and a little zesty from horseradish, paprika, garlic salt, ketchup, sour cream, and mayonnaise. It works well with these cauliflower fritters, but it would also be good with roasted cauliflower, fried cauliflower bites, roasted vegetables, onion rings, fries, or grilled chicken.

Tips for Better Cauliflower Fritters

For thicker fritters, shape the mixture into small patties that can be picked up and dipped. For crispier fritters, flatten them slightly before frying.

If the mixture feels too wet, add more breadcrumbs a little at a time. If it feels too dry, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until the patties hold together. Chilling the mixture for at least 1 hour makes the fritters easier to shape and helps them stay together in the skillet.

What to Serve with Cauliflower Fritters

Serve cauliflower fritters as an appetizer, vegetarian side dish, or snack. They pair well with grilled chicken, salmon, shrimp, burgers, veggies, sandwiches, salads, or a simple soup.

For dipping, use the creamy sauce in the recipe card, tzatziki sauce, sour cream, ranch, or spicy mayo.

Roasted Cauliflower Fritters with Dipping Sauce

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• Author: Happily Unprocessed
• Total Time: 1 hr 45 min
• Yield: 12 Fritters 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Roasted cauliflower fritters made with Parmesan, garlic, breadcrumbs, Greek yogurt, and warm spices, served with a creamy dipping sauce.

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Ingredients

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For the Cauliflower Fritters

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt, for roasting
• ¾ to 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Black pepper, to taste
• Oil, for frying

For the Creamy Dipping Sauce

• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 tablespoons horseradish sauce
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon garlic salt

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the cauliflower florets on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt, and toss to coat.
2. Roast for 20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until tender and lightly browned. Transfer to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
3. Transfer the chopped cauliflower to a large bowl. Add the breadcrumbs, eggs, flour, Greek yogurt, garlic, Parmesan, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, ¼ teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Mix until combined.
4. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour.
5. While the cauliflower mixture chills, make the dipping sauce. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish sauce, ketchup, paprika, and garlic salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
6. Check the mixture: If the mixture feels too wet, add more breadcrumbs. If it feels too dry, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until the mixture holds together.
7. Scoop about 2 heaping tablespoons of the mixture and form into patties.
8. Heat enough oil to coat the bottom of a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the patties in batches for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
9. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with the creamy dipping sauce.

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Chill Time: 1 hr
• Cook Time: 25 min
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Roasting, Stovetop
• Cuisine: American