Ohhh yes 😌 cabbage fritters—crispy on the outside, tender inside, cheap, fast, and dangerously snackable. Let’s do a simple, golden, pan-fried version.
🥬 Crispy Cabbage Fritters
Ingredients
- 3 cups finely shredded cabbage
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for extra crisp)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional flavor add-ins:
- Garlic (minced or powder)
- Paprika or chili flakes
- Green onion or parsley
For frying
- Oil (vegetable or olive)
Instructions
- Prep cabbage: Lightly salt shredded cabbage and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Mix batter: In a bowl, combine cabbage, onion, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and any add-ins.
- Heat oil: Medium heat in a skillet.
- Fry: Scoop batter (about 2 tbsp per fritter) into pan and flatten slightly.
- Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Removing moisture = crispier fritters
- Don’t overcrowd the pan
- Chickpea flour adds extra crunch and flavor
- Finish with flaky salt while hot
🍽️ Serve With
- Sour cream or yogurt sauce
- Garlic aioli
- Sweet chili sauce
- Lemon wedge for brightness
🔄 Easy Variations
- Cheesy: add grated cheddar or feta
- Spicy: add jalapeño or cayenne
- Mediterranean: feta + dill + oregano
- Asian-inspired: soy sauce + sesame oil + scallions
If you want, I can give you a baked version, air-fryer method, or a potato-cabbage fritter combo that’s extra hearty 😏
