Cabbage Fritters With Dipping Sauce (Print Version)

Crispy cabbage fritters with tangy dipping sauce. Golden outside, tender inside. Perfect appetizer in 35 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ For the Fritters

01 - 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
02 - 1 medium carrot, grated
03 - 2 spring onions, finely sliced
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/4 cup cornstarch
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
13 - 1/3 cup milk
14 - Vegetable oil for frying

→ For the Dipping Sauce

15 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
16 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
17 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
18 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
19 - 1/2 teaspoon honey
20 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
21 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrot, and sliced spring onions.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and parsley until well combined.
03 - Add the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder to the wet mixture and stir until smooth.
04 - Add the cabbage mixture to the batter and mix until the vegetables are evenly coated.
05 - Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
06 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the batter for each fritter and gently flatten it in the pan.
07 - Fry the fritters in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
08 - Mix all dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth and adjust seasoning to taste.
09 - Arrange warm fritters on a serving plate and place the tangy dipping sauce on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They use humble ingredients you probably already have, turning ordinary cabbage into something crispy and craveable.
  • The tangy dipping sauce balances the savory fritters perfectly, making each bite feel complete.
  • They come together fast enough for a weeknight snack but feel special enough to serve to guests.
02 -
  • If your cabbage releases too much water, the batter will become soupy and the fritters won't hold their shape, so squeeze out excess moisture before mixing.
  • Overcrowding the pan lowers the oil temperature and makes the fritters greasy instead of crispy, so fry them in small batches even if it takes longer.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop to portion the batter evenly so all the fritters cook at the same rate and look uniform on the plate.
  • Let the batter rest for five minutes before frying to allow the flour to hydrate fully, which results in a lighter, crisper texture.
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