Here’s a delicious, cheesy chicken fritters recipe that’s crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main dish!
🔥 Best Cheesy Chicken Fritters Recipe
🐔 Ingredients:
For the fritters:
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450g), finely chopped (or ground chicken)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for low-carb)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2–3 tablespoons sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (or parsley)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for depth)
- 1–2 tablespoons oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or light olive oil)
🍳 Instructions:
- Prep the chicken:
- Chop chicken breasts into very small pieces (pea-size or smaller). You can use ground chicken as a shortcut, but chopped gives better texture.
- Mix the batter:
- In a large bowl, combine chopped chicken, eggs, flour, mozzarella, Parmesan, sour cream, garlic, green onions, and seasonings.
- Mix well until fully combined. The mixture will be thick and slightly sticky.
- Let it rest:
- For best results, cover and refrigerate the mixture for 15–30 minutes to help flavors meld and make it easier to handle.
- Cook the fritters:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of mixture per fritter into the pan, flatten slightly.
- Fry for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp: 165°F / 74°C).
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if needed.
- Drain and serve:
- Place cooked fritters on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce (see below).
🥣 Dipping Sauce Ideas:
- Garlic aioli
- Spicy sriracha mayo (1/4 cup mayo + 1 tbsp sriracha)
- Ranch dressing
- Sweet chili sauce
- Honey mustard
🔁 Variations & Tips:
- Add finely chopped spinach or zucchini for extra veggies.
- Substitute cheese with cheddar or pepper jack for a different flavor.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 min if you want a lighter version (flip halfway).
- Great for meal prep – they refrigerate well and reheat in a skillet or air fryer.