Broccoli Fritters

5 from 174 votes

These easy Broccoli Fritters take minutes to make with a few basic ingredients. Simple to prep with no special equipment, low-carb and such a crowd pleaser!

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These Broccoli Fritters make for a great veggie loaded snack or appetizer. These fritters are ready to eat in less than 20 minutes and they are a great way to sneak in some extra goodness into your family’s diets! Even non-broccoli fans will be gobbling these up like champs.

Broccoli fritters on a white plate with a dipping sauce
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If you loved my Cauliflower Fritters and Chickpea Fritters, you are going to love this broccoli version! These fritters make for a great appetizer and mid afternoon snack to keep the hunger at bay. You can also serve them as part of a main course alongside Baked Sweet Potato Fries and Cauliflower Potato Salad for a well balanced meal.

How do you make broccoli fritters

Pulse the broccoli in a food processor to break it up. You can also use a cheese grater or even chop them up with a sharp knife, which is actually what I prefer doing because the course texture helps to limit the moisture.

Add the eggs, cheese, grated onions and spices to the chopped broccoli and combine all of the ingredients together until they’re well blended.

Process shots to show the ingredients for the fritters before and after mixing

To make the broccoli fritters, the next step is basically to form the mixture into patties with your hands. You can set them aside on a cutting board or parchment paper until you are ready to fry them.

Broccoli patties formed and resting on parchment paper before frying

Fry the broccoli and cheese fritters in a skillet with olive oil for 10 minutes, flipping halfway.

Serve the fritters warm with your favorite dipping sauce like Homemade Ranch Dip, marinara or salsa.

Fritters on a pan getting fried

Tips for making broccoli fritters

  1. Chop the ingredients finely. In order for the mixture to hold well together, it’s important that you mince the broccoli and onions. You can do this with a very sharp knife like I did or with a food processor. Be careful not to over blend in a food processor, or you may release too much liquid.
  2. Use a spatula to shape the fritters while frying. Don’t worry if the shapes seem imperfect at first and it feels like it’s not holding together. It will start to bind when it hits the heat, and you can carefully shape them while they’re cooking.
  3. Don’t fry the fritters on too high a heat. If the pan is too hot, the outside will brown too quickly and the middle of the fritters won’t cook through. Remember there’s a raw egg we gotta cook in there 😉
  4. Heat the olive oil thoroughly before adding the broccoli fritters to the pan. You can test a tiny crumb to see if it sizzles when it hits the oil. That’s your cue it’s fry time.

Frequently asked questions

Can I bake the fritters instead of frying them?

Yes, after forming the fritters, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper at back at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping them halfway through.

Can you make them ahead of time?

Yes! These fritters will keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container. You can reheat them in the oven or on the stovetop to serve. They also freeze well either before or after cooking. We like reheating them in the toaster oven so they get crispy again.

Are these fritters gluten-free?

Yes they are unless you decide to add flour to the mix, which is completely optional (and I didn’t use in photos here). You can also make these vegetarian broccoli fritters vegan by using a vegan cheese in place of the mozzarella and a flax egg in place of the egg.

Close up shot of the broccoli fritters served with marinara sauce

These fritters are a great way to sneak some extra veggies into diets, and my kids love them when served with their favorite ketchup!

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Broccoli Fritters

These easy Broccoli Fritters take minutes to make with a few basic ingredients. Simple to prep with no special equipment, low-carb and such a crowd pleaser!
5 from 174 votes
Servings 6 fritters
Calories 139
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 broccoli head cut into florets
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons minced onions
  • 2 garlic cloves pressed
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour optional
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil for frying

Instructions

  • In a food processor, pulse the broccoli until it’s the size of fine couscous. You can alternatively chop it with a knife really finely. You should get about 2 cups of grated broccoli.
  • In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, egg, onions, garlic, cheese, flour (if using) and seasoning. Stir until the mixture is well combined and moistened.
  • Form the mixture into 1/2-inch thick patties, about 4 inches wide. It will make about 6 fritters.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fritters in batches of 3 and fry, turning once, until crispy, about 10 minutes. Transfer the fritters to a large paper towel-lined plate and cover while you finish cooking the remaining fritters.
  • Serve the fritters warm with your favorite dipping sauce

Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 5 days in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave, in a skillet with a little olive oil, or in an air fryer before serving.
Freezing Instructions: You can also freeze the fritters before or after cooking them.
  • To freeze them prior to cooking, lay them on a flat baking dish in the freezer for at least 4 hours. When frozen, place them in an airtight bag. Thaw in the fridge overnight and cook per instructions.
  • To freeze them after cooking, simply store them in an airtight bag after they’ve cooled. To re-heat, thaw in the fridge overnight and bake in a 350°F oven until heated through.
Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.
  • Instead of eggs, you can use flax eggs. For each regular egg, use 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water.
  • Any type of shredded cheese can be used
  • Use 1:1 GF flour to make them gluten-free
* Please note the nutrition label does not include the dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 33mg, Sodium: 296mg, Potassium: 353mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 716IU, Vitamin C: 91mg, Calcium: 127mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.

Cuisine American

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  1. I’ve made these a handful of times now! I add cayenne for some kick and a cheese blend of mozzo, havarti and Swiss! It’s really good.

  2. Can I used already roasted broccoli?

    Also the amount is less than two cups so how do I divide the egg? TIA

    1. How much broccoli do you have to use up? If it’s more than 1 1/2 cups you can probably get away with using a whole egg.

    1. Yes, after forming the fritters, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper at back at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping them halfway through.

  3. I’ve made these twice now, and they are so delicious! A great way to use up the last of the broccoli. I made a zip sauce with ranch dressing, sour cream, and hot sauce. Mmmm!

  4. made these tonight with thawed frozen broccoli florets – sooo goood!!! (i even forgot to add the garlic! – will remember next time). great recipe. thank you!!!!!

  5. I only have FRIZEN broccoli florets. Do I “rice” them before thawing? Or thaw and then chop with a knife? OR ???

    1. I have never riced frozen broccoli, but I think it would be easier to do so after it thaws. However, due to the extra moisture found in frozen vegetables, I think this recipe may not work with frozen broccoli. If you do try it, though, let me know how it works!

  6. I’m making these as one of my holiday appetizers this year. I can’t wait as they look delicious & healthy! Thank you for the recipe. Merry Christmas!

  7. I tried this recipe fir my family yesterday and the taste was unbelievable. We probably have a new family favorite now

  8. Hey thanks a lot for the recipe.. i tried those li’l fritters they came out so good..

  9. Absolutely delicious, quick, & easy! I made these on a whim one night and they were a huge hit at my house. I only wish I made more!! Will definitely be trying these again. Thank you!

  10. So easy and yummy, the children loved it, simple ingredients and was quick to do as a side dish for Futoor??

  11. This fritters are damn yummy and so easy to make and also healthy. It has all the top reasons to make it and worth trying them. I loved it. ?

  12. These fritters are so easy to make and taste amazing. My three year old loved them. Healthy and tasty.

  13. I love your page. I just made these they taste incredible. I’ve sent the recipe link to my friends and family. Thank you. ?

  14. Hello I would like to try this recipe but I only have bagged broccoli florets. About how many cups do you think I should use?

  15. Can i use frozen broccoli? Would love to make these but not going out during this panic just for a fresh head of broccoli ?