Cheesy Chicken Fritters are little golden bites of joy š Crispy outside, juicy inside, and packed with gooey cheese and flavor. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or even dinner with a side salad.
š§š Cheesy Chicken Fritters
Tender minced chicken mixed with cheese and herbs, pan-fried to golden perfection.
š Total Time: ~30 minutes
Servings: 4ā6 (makes 10ā12 fritters)
āØ Ingredients:
1.5 lbs (about 3 cups) boneless, skinless chicken breast, finely chopped or ground
1 cup shredded mozzarella (or cheddar, or a blend)
2 eggs
1/4 cup mayo or sour cream
1/3 cup almond flour or regular flour (adjust for texture)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped green onions or parsley
Salt & pepper to taste
1/2 tsp paprika or chili flakes (optional for a little kick)
Oil for pan-frying (olive or avocado oil works great)
šŖ Instructions:
Mix It Up:
In a large bowl, combine chopped chicken, cheese, eggs, mayo, flour, garlic, herbs, and seasoning.
Mix well until everything is evenly combined ā the texture will be sticky, like a thick batter.
Heat the Pan:
Heat 2ā3 tbsp oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Form the Fritters:
Scoop out spoonfuls of the mixture and drop into the hot pan, flattening slightly with a spatula to form mini patties.
Cook:
Fry 3ā4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through.
Work in batches and donāt overcrowd the pan.
Serve:
Let cool slightly on paper towels, then serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce ā garlic aioli, ranch, honey mustard, or spicy mayo are all š„.
š§ Optional Add-ins:
Finely chopped spinach or grated zucchini (squeeze out moisture)
Diced jalapeƱos for heat
Parmesan for extra cheesy vibes
š Make it Keto/Low-Carb:
Use almond flour or coconut flour instead of regular flour.