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Golden, crispy fritters made from shredded cabbage, carrot, scallions, and garlic with a flavorful batter, fried to perfection and served with a creamy, tangy dipping sauce. Versatile as a side dish, snack, or light meal with options to bake or air fry for a lighter version.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 4 fritters per batch 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 medium head Green Cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 medium Carrot, shredded
  • 3 Scallions, thinly sliced
  • 3 Eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour (or chickpea/gluten-free flour substitute)
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 3–4 tablespoons Avocado Oil or Olive Oil for frying
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Plain Greek Yogurt (or mayonnaise substitute)
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha or Hot Sauce, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Instructions

  1. Finely shred about half a medium green cabbage.
  2. Shred one medium carrot.
  3. Thinly slice three scallions.
  4. Mince two garlic cloves.
  5. Lightly beat three eggs.
  6. Squeeze excess moisture from the shredded cabbage using a clean towel or hands.
  7. In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrot, scallions, beaten eggs, 1 cup flour, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and 1/2 tsp paprika; mix until evenly combined (batter may be lumpy).
  8. Heat 3–4 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  9. Scoop about 1/4 cup batter and press into a 3-inch patty.
  10. Fry each patty 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, avoiding overcrowding the pan and adding oil as needed.
  11. Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
  12. Repeat frying remaining batter until all fritters are cooked.
  13. In a small bowl, whisk 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp sriracha, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder until smooth.
  14. Sprinkle extra sliced scallions over the fritters if desired.

Notes

Make these fritters lighter by baking at 400°F for 20-25 minutes or by air frying, lightly spraying with oil., Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days with paper towels to maintain crispness, or freeze for up to 3 months., Reheat frozen fritters at 400°F for 10-15 minutes to restore crispness., Squeeze excess moisture from cabbage to avoid soggy fritters., Avoid overcrowding the pan when frying to prevent steaming and maintain crispiness., Experiment with spices like cumin or chili powder for flavor variations., Add mix-ins like crumbled feta, fresh dill, diced jalapeños, frozen corn, chopped kale/spinach, or cooked bacon/sausage for creative twists., Prepare batter up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate, cooking fresh for best crispiness.

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fritter
  • Calories: 150 kcal per fritter
  • Fat: 9 g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g per serving
  • Protein: 4 g per serving