Broccoli Feta Fritters
It’s all green to me with these broccoli recipes. I could eat these endlessly. This is one of my Original recipes I recreated and updated to share with my new friends on TikTok, etc. You can’t go wrong with this recipe. If you have some broccoli in your fridge, I urge you to create these! They’re great for breakfast, lunch, side dish, appetizer or snack time!
Ingredients:
Super basic ingredients in this one with gluten free substitutes too. For the all purpose flour you can sub in oat flour, almond flour or gluten free flour. It might need a tad bit more but mix it with the measurements below and you can always add in an extra tablespoon of flour if needed to bring the batter together.
The eggs are the main binder here and I’m not sure if the mixture would hold together with a substitute like flax eggs. If you don’t like feta, you can simply add in more mozzarella cheese. If you don’t like dill, sub in chives or basil. Serves perfect with some Tsatziki Sauce (although I enjoy them on their own).
The mixture might feel like it’s not coming together because of the broccoli chunks, but once you get it in the pan, it will converge and cook into a perfect fritter thanks to the cheese and eggs.
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Broccoli Feta Fritters
Ingredients
- 4 small crowns broccoli
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 5 tbs all purpose flour *
- 1/3 cup mozzarella shredded
- 3 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbs dill, chopped
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp chili pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
- Optional Dip: Tzatziki
Instructions
- Steam your broccoli crowns in about 1 inch of water for 7 minutes or until fork tender. Remove to paper towel and allow to cool slightly. Pat dry with towel. Next chop them into tiny pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine everything until incorporated. Form large balls.
- In a large skillet, heat 2-3 tbs olive oil until hot. Add the broccoli balls and flatten them out a little. Lower heat to medium and cook for 6 minutes. Flip them over and flatten them again with the back of your spatula. Cook another 6 minutes. Lower heat if they are getting too dark brown. You want them golden brown.
Wow, I love broccoli and I am so happy to learn a new way to prepare it. This looks so delicious and easy. I knew as soon as I saw this recipe I was going to try it.
Hi Dee! You will LOVE these – they are perfect for you!!! Enjoy!
How many fritters is the nutritional information based on? Thanks!
12 fritters – thank you!
So so delicious! My hubby isn’t a fan of broccoli but he ate these up! Pretty easy to make and the flavor is awesome. I cooked mine in chili garlic olive oil and also added cayenne to give it a kick. No sauce needed! I also cooked them in the skillet and then broiled them an extra 5 minutes in my ninja to get real crispy!
Just tried these today!! So yummy! How many fritters is a serving size?
Hi Chelsea, It depends on how hungry you are lol! I typically eat 2-3 fritters per sitting.
The size of your palm is a serving size for vegetables.
Trying tonight, I’ll let you know.
Hi Katherine! Please let me know how they turned out!
Hi. Can I make these in an air fryer. If yes what temperature and how long would you recommend.
Hi Angie, Yes, these are good to make in an air fryer. Do 400 F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Make sure you spray them with olive oil prior to air frying! Enjoy!!
What type of sauce are you using to dip? And how do I make it?
Hi I typically serve this dish with Tsatziki – link is below for that recipe:
https://hungryhappens.net/easy-greek-tsatziki-sauce/
Delicious. Thanks for your content!
Glad you liked the fritters and thank you for the rating!!
Made these last night!!! Yummy! Actually had them as our dinner!!
Hello! Yes – we had them as a meal too! Glad you enjoyed and thank you for the feedback!!
They are awesome! I baked them in the oven for about 30 minutes.
Hi Irene! I love baking these too.. I call them Broccoli Cookies!!
These were delicious. I baked them but they stuck to the sheet (with spray). If I use a silpat mat do you think they will work better?
About How many cups of florets is that? Thanks!!
I’m allergic to chilli, could I use something else to give it zing do you think?
Hi Ruth, How about some Sriracha sauce??
Hi! I would love to make them tonight, but all I have is frozen broccoli! Do you think it would work? Thank you! They look super yummy (and I’m not even a broccoli person haha)!
Do you think I would be able to freeze the fritters? I’m thinking of making them ahead for a large family gathering.
AMAZING!!!
Hi Kat! Yes i agree! Glad you liked them!!
Hi, how much broccoli is that approximately in ounces/cups/grams? Vegetable sizes seem to differ a lot between the US and Europe, where I am. Thanks.
Hi Katarina, its about 1 pound florets
Oh my goodness!!! These are fantastic!! The first batch was gobbled up right away. I plan to make another batch and take it for my lunch. Unbelievably delicious!!
Hi Stacey! YES! And these are definitely perfect for lunch, can I come over? lol
Could these be frozen as patties before cooking? And then cooked later in air fryer ?
Just made these today, delish!! I ate with chipotle mayo. Thank you for recipe. I’m so glad I found you on Instagram.
Hi Marcia! Welcome to my page! Thank you for taking the time to write a review and I hope you like many more recipes!
Made these last night and probably one of the best tasting ones I’ve attempted so far (I know because my 2 year old actually ate it, and my husband was raving about it). I also made the tzatziki sauce to go along with it and it’s a solid combo. Both delicious!
Hi Annie, That’s fantastic! Glad your hubs and the baby enjoyed! Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback!
Honestly, super tasty and easy to make. Thanks for the share! 👏
Hi M…glad they worked for you! Thank you for the feedback!
EATING THIS NOW!!!!! DELICIOUS!! One tip: if you don’t have fresh dill, cut the dill weed spice in half. Dip in Dill Salad Dressing
Hi Christine! Love the alternative dill tip! Thank you for the feedback and I’m glad you loved them!
Wow, these are so good! I made them as a test, but will for sure make them again.
Hi Kristin! Glad they’re on repeat!!
Delicious!
Hi Paula! Glad you liked the fritters and thank you for the rating!
Can I use frozen broccoli? How much?
Hi Sarah! Yes, just thaw it and use like 1 pound florets.
Is there a tzatziki dip that you recommend store-bought?
I would recommend purchasing from a restaurant/diner or Greek store for the most authentic. I’ve never gotten store-bought.
Do these freeze well?
Hi Deb. Yes they do.
I saw this on TicTock and trying it right away!! I signed up for emails. Please send me more recipes . Thank you!!
Welcome Rob! Hope you enjoy the fritters!
I couldn’t believe how Awesome this was. Shared the recipe with several of my friends!! Then I started to change things up a little for a different variety. Like using Gruyère and Goat cheese and some different spices. Now you’ve given me 2 broccoli fritters recipe ideas I Just saw a video on how to make Toum That would be another awesome dip for these besides Tsatziki. Variety is a fun way to “LOVE YOUR LIFE”
Hi Ann, Thank you SO much for sharing the website and our content – that is of big support to us! Glad you liked the fritters and I agree with you – variety is the spice of life!! Cheers!
Oh my goodness!! I have made these 3 weeks in a row! Obsessed!! I would like to know what size a serving is, just to figure out calories…not that it really matters since I eat them all anyway, haha!
Loved these – tripled batch and made them with full greek buffet at work. People were asking for left overs the next day but there were none! Thanks for sharing
Hi Kyla, Smart to triple up on the recipe! happy everyone at work enjoyed!!
Made these for the second time today, and love them! This time, however, I actually chopped the broccoli into small bits in my food processor. It seemed like this step helped the balls stay together a little bit better before frying and when putting them into patties.
Stella, You are truly helping me to love my life!
Hi Danna! That’s what I’m talkin about!! Thanks for the tips and tricks! And for trying the recipe!
Is it 57 kcal per receipt? 🌸
Can I remove the flour if I’m following a low carb diet?
So delicious! Loved the little zip to them as well. I baked mine and and added a bit of feta to the tzatziki. I plan on making more and freezing them – we thoroughly enjoyed them.
Hi Stephanie, that’s awesome! So glad they were enjoyed! And love adding feta to my tzatziki too!
I’m going to taste it… Looks delicious
Hi Sofia, Hope you do!
I tried them for dinner tonight. They were just perfect. This is one of the wonderful recipes of yours that I ve tried in the last 2 years. My husband loved them so much that he couldn’t stop eating😅♥️
Hello! I’m so happy to read that! And that you and the hubs are enjoying the dishes! Happy holidays!
I know it’s not advisable to change around ingredients, but I didn’t have enough broccoli so I shredded some pumpkin to add in (which I cooked off in the fry pan first for a bit with onion) . These are 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 amazing
You mention liquid gold in a recipe. What is that?
olive oil
amazing! Nice and tasty way to hide a veggie for eaters who don’t like broccoli. easy to make. thank you!
Hi Katherine! Brilliant! I’m happy to get more veggies in the littles diet too!
super easy to make and taste great!
Thank you!
I have been trying to incorporate more veggies in my diet and these are AMAZING. One of my favorites now
Hi Kenzy, Glad to read it – that’s my goal too! Thanks for trying them out!
I was scrolling Instagram and came across this recipe, so I decided to cook for parents and gave these a try, couple weeks later they are messaging me asking for the recipe for a Bbq thier hosting.
Absolute win.!!
New Zealand
I made these tonight. The comments convinced me and I wasn’t disappointed! I didn’t have feta, but I imagine they would be even better with it. I see this on our table a lot! Thank you!
Hi Michelle, YES, they are one of my favorites! Glad you tried them!
So so delicious! My hubby isn’t a fan of broccoli but he ate these up! Pretty easy to make and the flavor is awesome. I cooked mine in chili garlic olive oil and also added cayenne to give it a kick. No sauce needed! I also cooked them in the skillet and then broiled them an extra 5 minutes in my ninja to get real crispy!
Can you substitute with corn flour to make it gluten free?
These are absolutely delicious!!! They go great with the Tzatziki sauce!! What a great recipe!!! I’ll be making these again for a gathering!!
Delicious!
How big is a small broccoli crown? Approx cups?
Excellent flavorful result from a simple preparation. Easy to follow and no fussy nonsense so it’s perfect for a hearty weeknight vegetarian meal. The nutty flavor of the caramelized cheese and veggies balances perfectly with the herbs, not to mention the acidity of tzatziki or other suitable light dressings/dips. I even served these over pasta with a piccata pan sauce. Great, rave reviews from my family.
Can you bake them in the oven?
Hey Chris, yes, of course you can bake them! Bake them at 425 for 15 to 20 minutes flipping them halfway through! Enjoy!
I really enjoyed and appreciated a recipe like this because I like finger food & the ability to eat healthy on the run. Just a couple sidenotes. I had 1 lb of broccoli – I had NO idea what size 4 crowns might be. It translated into 8 patties the size of a muffin using the proportions for the rest of the recipe. I’m on a fixed budget and while I had feta, 3 oz. translates to $3.00. so I substituted parmesan cheese. I also had lots of dried dill which translated to 1 tb = 3 tbs of fresh dill. Chili flakes had little effect on the taste so unless you’re allergic, it was probably fine to leave them out if necessary. I also didn’t have the ingredients for the Tsatziki sauce so I substituted BBQ sauce. They kinda tasted like chicken wings … just sayin
I’m sure it would have been better if I had all the ingredients but they were tasty nonetheless.
Super delicious. I couldn’t figure out the conversion of ounces to cups, so I added one cup of crumbled feta and they were great! Will make these again for sure!
Can I use already riced broccoli?
Should work yes!
These are so simple to make and SO delicious!!
Hi Rosanne, I agree with you! Must have them again soon!
Your recipes are amazing! I can’t wait to try these fritters. Thank you for sharing.
These are truly delicious. I served them up with hot sauce, which may sound controversial but they were great! Will definitely be making these again!
4 small crowns of broccoli is how much in grams please
So glad to be able to make these for a little before dinner snack. They will be perfect for my guests. And healthy too as a bonus 😉
Very delicious recipe! My husband and I have been enjoying these for dinner for the past few nights. We eat them over crusty Italian bread (toasted and crunchy), a bed of Greek yogurt, fritters, fresh slice of tomatoes and hot sauce on top. 10/10! Just one tip, wear gloves when cooking if you don’t want your hands to smell like garlic.
Delicious! We made tzatziki to go along with these and what a combination! I will definitely be making these again. My only suggestion would be to give an approximate weight of the broccoli you used.
Delicious! Thank you! I didn’t have onion powder so I used regular chopped onions, which were great. I would think a lot of vegetables would work well in this recipe!
Hi from Denmark 🇩🇰 making them just now, can’t wait I just know they are delicious from the ingredients 🤤🤤 I know my children will also love love them and even my husband , 🤣🤣😅🙏 thanks for the recipe. Will write about the outcome 😁😁❤️
I love this recipe! I’ve made it several times and now, I actually crave this dish. Thank you for this tasty, healthy, and easy recipe. 😋
Hi Christine, so happy you liked the fritters! Thank you for the kind rating!
Parece delicioso! Vou tentar fazer. Obrigada pela receita.
Yikes I did not mean to give it a one star I meant to give it five stars I’m not a fan of broccoli, but other than that these are easy to make extremely healthy I used gluten free flour, and it is a way to get me to eat broccoli. I did eat about 6 of them!
So good! I didn’t have feta or mozzarella on hand so I substituted shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and goat cheese. Yum!
The best broccoli fritter I ever had, bar none! What a difference feta makes!
yummy
Phenomenal! Just made these – definitely putting them in our rotation!
I added some edamama in with my mixture and it worked great! These were simple and fun. I will say, the dilly was a tad overpowering for me, so I’ll probably scale it down next time until I find that sweet spot. But I’m definitely making these again!
I’ve never seen my kid eat so much broccoli. My family LOVED this recipe.
Oh I LOVE that!
I used almond flour and these turned out perfectly! So easy. I also didn’t make them all at the same time and the batter kept well in the frig.
HI Jessica, thank you so much for sharing your feedback and experience with the recipe with us!
I Love broccoli but would have never thought to have made it into fritters. Have to say I made these, super easy and flavorful and omg delish! I paired it with the home made tatziki. YUM! Highly recommend.
Hi Gina, YES, feta and broccoli are a match made in heaven!
Taste amazing
Insanely good! Addicting, quite frankly. My husband who never touches a green vegetable loved them. My kids, 2 and 4 loved them as well. Adding to the rotation! Thank you!
HI Amanda, glad the whole family loved them! thanks so much for the kind rating!
Love this recipe!! Make it weekly for snacking and side dishes. Just wondering could you do frozen broccoli instead of fresh so you can stock up on extra?
hi there! is it 57kcal/fritter?
Hello! yes if that’s what it states is serving size is! Thank you!
Amazing! I made them and my kids loved them. They want me to make more, so one more healthy thing for them to eat. Win for this mom!!!!
Hi Michelle, that’s so awesome – glad they were a hit with the kidS!