Crispy cabbage and vegetable fritters are crunchy, flavorful, and perfect as a snack, side dish, or light meal. They’re also a great way to use up extra veggies.
Here’s a simple, delicious recipe:
🥬 Crispy Cabbage & Vegetable Fritters
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 small zucchini, grated (optional)
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional for extra crunch)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2–3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- Oil for frying
How to Make
1) Prep the vegetables
- Shred cabbage, carrot, and zucchini.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Squeeze out excess water (this makes them crispier!).
2) Mix the batter
In a bowl, combine:
- cabbage, carrot, zucchini
- onion
- eggs
- flour
- breadcrumbs (if using)
- garlic powder, paprika
- parsley
- salt & pepper
Mix until it forms a thick batter.
3) Fry the fritters
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Scoop 2 tbsp of batter and flatten into a patty.
- Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels.
Serve With
- Yogurt dip
- Sour cream
- Garlic mayo
- Sweet chili sauce
- Tahini sauce
🔥 Tips for Extra Crispy Fritters
- Squeeze out all the water from vegetables
- Don’t overcrowd the pan
- Use medium-high heat
- Flip only once
If you want, I can also give you:
- baked version
- air fryer version
- or a spicy version
Just say the word!