Easy Cabbage Fritters with Garlicky Dip
These easy cabbage fritters are crispy, golden, and full of savory flavor. Made with thinly sliced cabbage and pantry staples, they’re budget-friendly and perfect with the creamy garlicky dip.
Ingredients
- For the Fritters:
- 1 lb cabbage very thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
- 2-4 tbsp olive oil for pan-frying
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 scallion diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning or 1 tsp dried parsley + 1 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 cup milk any kind
- 4 large eggs room temperature preferred
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin for best flavor
- 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice about ½ lemon
- For the Garlicky Dip:
- ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage: Slice cabbage very thinly (coleslaw style), then gently squeeze with hands to soften. Set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, scallion, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, baking powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Make the batter: Pour wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the cabbage. Batter will be thick and cabbage-heavy.
- Cook the fritters: Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Scoop ¼ cup batter into the skillet, flatten gently, and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Cook in batches, adding oil as needed.
- Make the dip: In a small bowl, whisk together all dip ingredients. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
- Serve: Serve fritters warm with the garlicky dip.
Notes
You can substitute gluten-free 1:1 flour to make these gluten-free.
Use pre-shredded coleslaw mix for a shortcut, though fresh cabbage gives the best texture.
Try Greek yogurt for a higher-protein dip alternative.
Fritters can be baked at 400°F for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway (less crispy but still delicious).
Flavor Variations: Add crumbled turkey bacon, shredded cheese, fresh herbs, or use Asian spices.
Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat in a skillet or oven for best results.