Cabbage Fritters Dipping Sauce (Print-Friendly)

Savory cabbage fritters, crispy outside and tender inside, served with a tangy dipping sauce. Ideal for snacking or light appetizers.

# What You'll 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 tsp baking powder
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
10 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
12 - 2 tbsp 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 tbsp mayonnaise
17 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
18 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
19 - 1/2 tsp honey
20 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
21 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Cooking Steps:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They transform humble cabbage into something crave-worthy and golden
  • The batter comes together in minutes with pantry staples
  • That creamy tangy sauce makes everything disappear faster than you expect
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the pan or the oil temperature will drop and you will end up with soggy fritters
  • Let the fritters drain on paper towels for at least 30 seconds before serving to maintain that crunch
03 -
  • Squeeze the shredded cabbage between paper towels before mixing to remove excess moisture for crispier results
  • Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before frying to help the flour fully hydrate
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