Broccoli Fritters
 
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These broccoli fritters are guaranteed going to be your new favorite way to eat broccoli! I mean, what’s not to love about cheese, breaded, CRISPY fritters?! These are kid-friendly and husband approved, and honestly don’t take very many ingredients or much time to make! I can’t wait for you to try this recipe 😊
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Recipe type: Side Dish
Cuisine: Gluten-free option
Serves: 10
Ingredients
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli, blanched for 2 minutes until bright green
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced/shredded
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ¾ cup Panko breadcrumbs (or 3 tablespoons coconut flour; more as needed to form fritters)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (if using oven version) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  2. Bring a small pot of water to a boil on the stove. Add chopped broccoli and blanch (cook) for 2 minutes. The broccoli should turn bright green.
  3. After 2 minutes, drain broccoli using a strainer/colander and run cold water over the broccoli to stop the cooking process and help cool it.
  4. Add broccoli and remaining ingredients to a food processor and process until combined. See picture in post for a visual. You don't want to over-process and form a mushy mess, but it does need to be finely chopped enough to stick together and form fritters. You may find at this time you need to add a little more Panko breadcrumbs or coconut flour for the fritters to stick together.
  5. Form mixture into fritters and place in refrigerator about 15 minutes to help firm up/stick together.
  6. Then cook in air fryer 12-15 minutes at 360 degrees F or bake at 400 degrees 20 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
  7. Enjoy! We loved these dipped in my honey mustard hummus (recipe on blog!).
Recipe by Audra's Appetite at https://audrasappetite.com/broccoli-fritters/