Broccoli Fritters
Updated May 19, 2025
These easy Broccoli Fritters take minutes to make with a few basic ingredients. Simple to prep with leftover broccoli and total crowd pleaser
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Turn Leftover Broccoli into Fritters!
Broccoli Fritters are my answer for what to do with the head of broccoli you bought 2 weeks ago that’s still sitting in your fridge. Fritters are actually my answer to lots of leftover veggies and beans. I make Zucchini Fritters, Cauliflower Fritters and even Chickpea Fritters and what they all have in common is a great way to use up leftovers by combining with some egg, cheese and flour or breadcrumbs for an easy fried snack or appetizers.
These broccoli fritters are ready to eat in less than 20 minutes and they are a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your family’s diets! Even non-broccoli fans will love these!
Broccoli Fritters Ingredients
- Broccoli: Use only the florets and chop them really finely. There’s no need to cook in advance.
- Onion: White, yellow, red onions will work, or you can use shallots or green onions.
- Egg: For binding the ingredients, but you can use ¼ cup of sweet potato if you don’t want to use egg.
- Flour: This helps structure the broccoli fritters, but you can sub with any gluten-free flour or breadcrumbs.
- Cheese: I use shredded mozzarella, but have also made this with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled feta cheese.
- Garlic and seasoning: Mince the garlic or swap for ½ teaspoon garlic powder along with oregano, basil, salt and pepper. You can also swap with 2 teaspoons of your favorite seasoning.
- Oil: For frying the broccoli fritters and I recommend avocado oil for high-heat cooking.
How to Make Broccoli Fritters
Broccoli Fritters
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Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli about 4 cups florets
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup minced onions
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil for frying
- Greek Yogurt Sauce for serving
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, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Stir until the mixture is well combined and moistened. Sprinkle the flour on top and stir once again to combine.
- Divide the mixture into 8 patties, about 4 inches wide.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 patties and fry for 3 minutes per side. Transfer the fritters to a large paper towel-lined plate. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil and cook the remaining 4 patties.
- Serve with greek yogurt sauce or any dip.
Notes
- 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.
1 head broccoli cut into florets
1 large egg
3 tablespoons onions minced
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
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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Recipe Tips
- 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 or with a food processor. Be careful not to over blend in a food processor, or you may release too much liquid.
- Use a spatula to shape the fritters while frying. Don’t worry if the shapes seem imperfect at first and it feels like they’re not holding together. The broccoli fritters will start to bind when they hit the heat, and you can carefully shape them while they’re cooking with a spatula.
- 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.
- 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 😉
Serving Ideas
FAQs
Store any leftover fritters in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can reheat them in the oven or on the stovetop to serve. I like reheating them in the toaster oven so they get crispy again.
Yes, you can freeze the fritters either before or after cooking. To freeze them before 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, just 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.
Yes, after forming the fritters, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper at back at 400°F for 25-33 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
Comments
Meh. I was suspicious, but forged ahead as I had company to feed and a bumper crop of broccoli in my garden. I don’t get all the good reviews. Made them exactly as directed (except I subbed Parmesan and Gouda for the mozzarella). Mushy and strong onion(?) taste on inside. Fell apart when handled. Cooked them much darker than the photo to get them to firm up and kill the raw taste. Hmmm….
Hi there, so sorry they didn’t turn out how you had hoped. It sounds like your broccoli and onion may not have been cut small enough. Did you cut them with a knife or use a food processor? It sounds like your mixture was also too moist and could’ve used a bit more flour to make sure it got crispy enough while frying. Hope that helps!
I really love the broccoli fritters and I’ve made the a few times. Once before and today they are not staying together. I used a 32 oz bag of broccoli florets and I added a third egg, but it’s still falling apart. Any ideas on what I can do? I don’t know what I’ve done wrong.
Hi there! Did you use frozen broccoli? And if so, did you make sure to thaw the florets and dab them with a paper towel to soak up as much of the moisture as possible?
Made these tonight and could not stop eating them. So flippin delicious. I did add a little more egg, but otherwise followed the recipe. A big winner I’ll make again and again.
Yay! So glad you love them, Rose!! Thank you!
For the calories, is that per fritter? Or for 6 fritters?
Great question! The nutrition facts listed here are for 1 fritter.
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.
Love the cheese blend you used!
Can I used already roasted broccoli?
Also the amount is less than two cups so how do I divide the egg? TIA
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.
Can these be baked in the oven?
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.
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!
That sounds so good!
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!!!!!
You’re so welcome!
I only have FRIZEN broccoli florets. Do I “rice” them before thawing? Or thaw and then chop with a knife? OR ???
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!
I really want yo try these! Looks so great! Can I air fry these?
I hope you do! I have yet to try that, but I think it could work!
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!
That’s so exciting! Let me know how it goes. Merry Christmas to you too!
What would be a good egg replacement for the recipe.. Flax or apple sauce?
You can also use a flax egg in place of the egg!
I tried this recipe fir my family yesterday and the taste was unbelievable. We probably have a new family favorite now
I’m so glad to hear it!! Thank you for sharing!
Hi, I made these yesterday and they turned out perfect ! So yummy and easy! Thank you !
So glad to hear it! Thank you!!
These looks delicious. Gonna try them soon 🙂
Hope you like them!!
Hey thanks a lot for the recipe.. i tried those li’l fritters they came out so good..
I’m so glad to hear that. Thank you!!
What dipping sauce would say goes best with these that kids would enjoy also?
My kids really like marinara. I also think ranch dressing would be awesome!
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!
So glad to hear you enjoyed them!! Thank you!
Easy to make and a big hit with the fam! No leftovers tonight! ?
Yes! Happy to hear that. Thank you!
So easy and yummy, the children loved it, simple ingredients and was quick to do as a side dish for Futoor??
Yay, so glad to hear it!! Happy that even the kids loved it.
This was so easy to make! Took me just a few minutes and I impressed my family with this dish!
So glad to hear it. Thank you!!
I tried those broccoli fritters & they were amazing & super easy! I love your recipes!
Thank you so much!
These fritters are delicious! I never ate something so good made with broccoli!?
Thank you!
Awww, so happy to hear that!
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. ?
SO glad you liked them. Thank you!!
You made me eat broccoli yet in fancy Style. Love it.Thanks for all the vegan recipes.
Delicious as all the recipes I’ve tried from you and really easy to make. ?
Thanks so much!! I appreciate it!!
These fritters are so easy to make and taste amazing. My three year old loved them. Healthy and tasty.
Yay! Glad to hear it. I know, my kids are obsessed and they are not big broccoli fans!
I love your page. I just made these they taste incredible. I’ve sent the recipe link to my friends and family. Thank you. ?
Aww so glad to hear it. Thank you!!
I tried it and it came out amazing. It worked for me in keto . Thank you 🙂
Perfect! It’s a great keto recipe I agree.
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?
2 cups once it’s grated.
Can i use frozen broccoli? Would love to make these but not going out during this panic just for a fresh head of broccoli ?
Yes you totally can!