Paleo recipe

Cauliflower fritters are crisp-edged little patties packed with cheddar, Parmesan, and ground almonds. Riced cauliflower binds with egg and Italian seasoning into 12 golden fritters that pan-fry in olive oil, then finish with a melty cheddar cap in the Instant Pot. Just 100 calories each and dangerously snackable.

Cauliflower Fritters

(Total Time: 25 MIN| Serves: 12)

Ingredients:
1 Cauliflower Head, chopped
2 Eggs
1 cup (240 ml) shredded Cheddar Cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan Cheese
1 cup (240 ml) ground Almonds
¼ tsp Pepper
½ tsp Italian Seasoning
½ tsp Garlic Salt
3 tbsp. (45 ml) Olive Oil
1 ½ cups Water

Directions:

1. Place the cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 5 minutes.
2. Drain well and pulse in a food processor until ground.
3. Add the remaining ingredients (except ¼ cup of cheddar) and mix until well incorporated.
4. Make 12 patties out of the mixture.
5. Preheat your Instant Pot to SAUTE and add heat 1 tbsp. (15 ml) of the oil.
6. Add 4 patties and cook for about 2 minutes per side.
7. Repeat the process two more times.
8. Pour the water into the IP and lower the rack.
9. Arrange the patties in a greased baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar.
10. Close the lid and cook for 3 minutes on MANUAL.
11. Release the pressure quickly.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Per Serving (Calories 100 | Total Fats 7g | Net Carbs: 2.7g | Protein 3g |Fiber: 16g)

Pro Tips

• Microwave the cauliflower and drain it thoroughly before pulsing — dry 'rice' is the difference between crisp fritters and soggy ones.
• Cook the patties in three batches of 4 in the hot oil, about 2 minutes per side; crowding the pot drops the temperature and they'll never brown.
• The ground almonds give the fritters structure that cauliflower alone can't — don't skip them.
• The final 3-minute pressure cook under the reserved cheddar melts the topping into each frittter; serve them straight from the pot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these fritters in a skillet only?

Yes — pan-fry until crisp on both sides and melt the cheddar under a lid. The Instant Pot finish just sets the cheesy top.

Are they keto?

Yes — 2.7g net carbs per fritter, with cheese and almonds supplying the fat and crunch.

How do I keep leftovers crisp?

Refrigerate and re-crisp in a hot skillet or 400°F oven. They freeze well too — just thaw before reheating.

Can I use other seasonings?

Italian seasoning gives them a herby, parmesan-salad vibe, but garlic salt alone makes a simpler, equally good fritter.

Stav Kogan

Cauliflower Fritters

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Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 100

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Ingredients

  

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• 1 Cauliflower Head, chopped
• 2 Eggs
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 cup ground Almonds
• ¼ tsp Pepper
• ½ tsp Italian Seasoning
• ½ tsp Garlic Salt
• 3 tbsp . Olive Oil
• 1 ½ cups Water

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Nutrition

Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 3gFat: 7g

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