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Cauliflower fritters with feta and mint (frying pan or air fryer)

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These roasted cauliflower fritters are crispy, cheesy and addictive. Add an oozy egg on top or serve with a squeeze of lemon and a blob of Greek yoghurt. Delicious made either in a pan or an air fryer, and you need just 6 ingredients and 30 minutes to make them.

A white plate of cauliflower fritters with feta and mint on a marble background

What is it with crispy foods? I think I could eat foods like these tempura zucchini fries, these halloumi burgers or these salmon fish cakes every single day!

Well, add crispy to the subtle nutty, caramelised flavour of roasted cauliflower and you’re on to a true winner.

What makes these cauliflower fritters the best?

  • They’re made with just 6 simple ingredients: flour, buttermilk, egg, cauliflower, mint and feta cheese.
  • Roasting the cauliflower gives them a delicious nutty, caramelised flavour.
  • Fresh mint and feta gives them a tasty Mediterranean style twist.
  • The lightly crisp exterior contrasts perfectly with the soft and oozy interior.
  • They’re very versatile. With simple tweaks they can be breakfast, brunch, a light meal or even an appetizer or side dish any time of day.
  • They’re quick, easy and delicious either shallow fried in a frying pan, or air fried in… an air fryer, of course!

These are so tasty you might find they tempt even the pickiest of eaters to eat some veggies!

Here are the 6 ingredients you need

Ingredients for cauliflower fritters

Pro tip: Make sure you chop the cauliflower into SMALL florets. This will keep the fritters ‘neat’ and help stop them breaking up in the pan. Roast the crumbs as well – they get lovely and crispy!

How to make the best cauliflower fritters

These are so quick and easy to make in just a few simple steps.

8 process photos showing how to make cauliflower fritters

Step 1: Roast the cauliflower. This will take just under half an hour. You can prepare the batter in the meantime…

Step 2: Mix together all other ingredients in a big bowl. Add the cauliflower when it’s cooked.

Step 3: Heat some olive oil in a big frying pan. Cook dessert spoonfuls of the mixture on each side until crispy.

Step 4: Serve immediately. Add an egg or serve with lemon wedges and Greek yoghurt for dipping.

How to serve them

There are two (equally as delicious) ways that I usually serve these:

  1. As a lunch or appetizer with lemon wedges, Greek yoghurt and maybe a simple green salad on the side.
  2. As a ‘posh’ breakfast or brunch with an egg on top. And maybe some sneaky tomato ketchup 😉

Ways to switch them up

  • These fritters would work just as well as broccoli fritters, although I’d steam or boil the broccoli rather than roasting it.
  • You can also replace the feta cheese with different types of cheese like cheddar or gruyère.
  • I’ve made them successfully with dried herbs instead of fresh mint – half a tablespoon(ish).
  • If you wanted to be really fancy, you could sneak some cooked bacon or ham into the batter. Mmm… my mouth is watering!
  • If you prefer you can serve them with sour cream or salsa instead of Greek yoghurt. Or any of the dip ideas listed below…

The best dips to serve with fritters

  • your favourite salsa, either supermarket bought or homemade. I like this quick and easy fresh tomato salsa.
  • sweet chili sauce
  • marinara sauce
  • cheese sauce
  • pesto
  • buffalo sauce (a recipe from another great site)
  • Greek yoghurt, sour cream or even creamy ranch dressing (add a squeeze of lemon or lime or a spoonful of tahini to these if you like)

Can you make cauliflower fritters in an air fryer?

Yes, you can! I usually put some baking paper under them though. Otherwise they’re a bit messy.

Just spray lightly with oil before air frying. 10 to 15 minutes is about right. Turn the fritters over half way through cooking.

I also use my air fryer for re-heating any leftover fritters that I’ve made either in a frying pan or in my air fryer.

These are delicious cooked both ways, but perhaps even crispier made in an air fryer!

What about the leftovers?

I find leftovers reheat really well either in a frying pan or air fryer. Just crisp up again by frying again for a couple of minutes on each side to heat through.

OR… preheat your air fryer to 180C/355F and air fry for about 4 minutes until hot and crispy again.

More easy and delicious brunch ideas

or take a peek at all my breakfast suggestions here.

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A plate of cauliflower fritters on a plate with lemon slices and a purple tea towel in the background

Cauliflower fritters with feta and mint (frying pan or air fryer)

Lightly crispy fritters packed with healthy roasted cauliflower and tangy feta cheese and mint. Top with an egg or eat them plain with a slice of lemon and a blob of Greek yoghurt or sour cream. Perfect for a weekend brunch or light lunch!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings (click to change) 4

Equipment (affiliate links)

large mixing bowl
large frying pan
large baking tray
air fryer

Ingredients (UK/Australia? Click below for grams/ml)

cups/ounces – grams/ml
  • ½ cup self-raising flour
  • ½ cup buttermilk (I made my own by adding ½ a tablespoon lemon juice to ordinary milk and leaving it to stand for 5 minutes. Vinegar works as well.)
  • 1 egg
  • 1½ tablespoons of chopped fresh mint (or use ½ tablespoon dried mint – or other herb(s) of your choice)
  • ¼ large cauliflower (about 9 ounces/250 grams) chopped into small pieces
  • 3½ ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
  • eggs/Greek yoghurt/tomato ketchup/lemon wedges/green salad leaves to serve (all optional)

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 390F/200C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Spread the cauliflower pieces out on it. Drizzle them with about 1½ tablespoons olive oil and grind over plenty of salt and pepper.
  • Roast for about 25 minutes until starting to go golden and caramelised.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the egg into the flour. Slowly add the buttermilk until you have a fairly thick batter.
  • Stir the mint, feta, and finally the cooked cauliflower into the batter. Mix well.
  • Heat the rest of the olive oil (about 1½ tablespoons) in a large frying pan. Drop dessert spoonfuls of the mixture into the pan and flatten slightly. Cook for a few minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Alternatively spray lightly with oil and cook for 10 to 15 minutes on each side in your air fryer at 200C/355F. (on a piece of baking paper to avoid mess!).
  • Serve immediately with a poached egg on top and tomato ketchup or with Greek yoghurt/tzatziki and lemon wedges. Some fresh green salad leaves go well either way!

Notes

How to make self-raising flour

If you don’t have any self-raising flour you can make your own very easily. Simply mix 1/2 cup plain flour with a teaspoon baking powder. 

How to cook these in an air fryer

I sometimes cook my cauliflower fritters in my air fryer and they turn out very well. I simply drop spoonfuls of the batter onto a sheet of baking paper in my air fryer and spray lightly with oil. I set the temperature to 200C/355F and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning half way through.

How to serve your fritters

My favourite way to serve these is with Greek yoghurt as a dip and lemon wedges on the side. I sometimes sprinkle over a little chopped fresh parsley or more fresh mint too.
Another great to way to serve them however is with a poached egg on the top. This makes a perfect weekend brunch!
 

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 341mgPotassium: 254mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 293IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 179mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says

    Lol! My sisters and I still fight for the crispiest piece of any dish that’s served! I love fritters and I love cauliflower so this is a brilliant idea!! You know how much I love feta so this is clear winner in my book. 🙂

    Reply

    • Helen says

      Glad to have ticked all the boxes for you with the fritters, Tina! I have to stop myself from adding feta to things sometimes … it really does go well with so many savoury dishes!

      Reply

  3. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

    “CREEEESPEEEEE” … yep! I’m feeling it! Totally in on the crispy thing – plus the cauliflower and feta thing, just because I love them both (and I guess especially so if they’re “CREEEESPEEEEE”!!! :D). Seriously – these look awesome, and I would totally do an egg on top – I think Mr. Scrummy missed out on that one! And, geez – this post seriously has EVERYTHING going for it – you even managed to work in another Jim Gaffigan reference – lol!!!! 😀 Pinning, of course!

    Reply

    • Helen says

      Haha … thanks, Shelley! This comment sure made me smile … so glad that you’re feeling the CREEEESPEEEE thing!

      Reply

  12. Cate @ Chez CateyLou says

    Ohhh Helen, your whole first paragraph is making me drool. The crispy bits are always the best part. And these fritters look absolutely incredible – so browned and cripsy. And such great flavors! Love that poached egg too!!

    Reply

  13. Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says

    Crispy foods are the best and these fritters look ah-mazing!! Love that you added feta and the runny egg definitely sets it over the top. Soo good and beautiful. Hope you had an amazing weekend!!

    Reply

    • Helen says

      Aw, thanks Kathi! I really hope you had a good weekend, too! So glad you like the fritters (or the idea of them anyway!)

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    • Helen says

      I actually did, Pamela, because hubby prefers plain old scrambled eggs on toast for brekky I think, when it comes down to it. So guess who ends up gobbling up most of these more ‘adventurous’ brunches?

      Reply

  15. Kaylee @ Lemons and Basil says

    I am totally with you on the crispy thing! I want the slightly “too-done” edge of the brownies and the roasted vegetables around the outside that dry out and crisp up. In my book, crispy is always better!

    And these Cauliflower Feta Fritters look wonderful, especially with the egg on top! I’ll have to give these a try!

    Reply

    • Helen says

      Mmm … me too. Super crispy roast potatoes … perfect! I really hope you do give these a go, Kaylee. So glad you liked them!

      Reply

  16. Mary Frances @ The Sweet Tooth Life says

    Helen, these sound amazing! Haha, you can talk all you want if you we’ve me these – I totally sounded out crispy as you typed it. 🙂

    Reply

  19. Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says

    Oh, I am all about crispy satisfaction! I’m in constant search of yummy ways to incorporate cauliflower into our meals, and combining it with feta and mint in this wonderful looking fritter sounds like just the way to do it!

    And crispy food definitely gets my mouth watering. I’d have to say one of my favorite crispy foods is pizza, when the crust is well done and has small charred spots. YUM. 🙂

    Reply

    • Helen says

      Glad I could please you with the fritters, Alyssa! I’m with you on the pizza … I just need to train my oven to get hot enough and help it to get all crispy like that!

      Reply

  20. Ashley says

    Ha! I totally agree – there is just something about crispy foods! These fritters look wonderful! I love feta and with cauliflower and topped with that gorgeous runny egg???

    Reply

    • Helen says

      So glad you like them, Ashley! The runny egg on the top was a bit of a last-minute decision, but I thought it worked well. 🙂

      Reply

  21. Liz says

    Oh, yes, I definitely adore crispy food! And I need to have some cauliflower fritters in my life…they look fantastic!

    Reply

    • Helen says

      I didn’t think of that reason that crispy is so good, Lorraine. It’s the contrast of the crispy against other textures. Ah-ha!

      Reply

  24. Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says

    I am making these! OMG. I have been trying to figure out what to do with my roasted cauliflower and this is an AMAZING idea!! I just know this is going to taste amazing. Thanks Helen, will let you know how they turned out!

    Reply

    • Helen says

      Aw, Jessica, you’ve just made my bleary-eyed early Sunday morning with this comment! So glad you are going to give these a go and please DO let me know how they go! Make sure you press them down in the pan a little to get that lovely crisp!

      Reply

    • Helen says

      Thanks, Consuelo! Maybe this nutritious cauliflowery-eggy brunch would help you with your studying (brain food!) 🙂

      Reply

  27. Eva says

    J’adore les brunchs! Un bon café et un plat comment celle que tu as fait….c’est le bonheur! Ta recette est vraiment super 🙂

    Reply

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