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Cheesy Chicken Fritters

Cheesy Chicken Fritters - These AMAZING fritters include tender and juicy chicken, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, and an array of spices to give them tons of great flavor! Serve them as an appetizer, on slider buns for sandwiches, or as the main dish! EASY, FAST, and a guaranteed family favorite!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 162 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast diced into small cubes (boneless skinless chicken thighs, or ground chicken or ground turkey may be substituted)
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

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  1. To a large bowl, add all the ingredients (except the olive oil) and stir to combine.
  2. To a large skillet, add the olive oil, and then add the chicken in heaping 1-tablespoon sized mounds. Flatten as needed until it's in a flatter patty shape. Tip - I use two spoons for the process of scooping and then flattening, but you can figure out what 'system' you like the best.
  3. Fry for about 3 minutes on the first side, flip, and fry for about 3 minutes on the second side. To check for doneness, break open one of the patties and make sure the chicken is cooked through completely. Tip - If your skillet isn't big enough, you may need to fry in batches rather than over-crowding the skillet.
  4. If desired, you can place them on paper towels to blot a bit of the oil, but I don't. I serve them immediately with my dips and sauce* (see below for ideas). Fritters are best hot and fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. Another serving suggestion is to make sliders with them. I recommend Hawaiian bread slider buns if you go this route.

Notes

  • *Dip and sauce suggestions include:
  • Air Fryer Option
  • My recommendation is a 375F air fryer with a well sprayed basket, don’t crowd the patties, and air fry them for about 3 minutes per side, or until they’re done. Exact cooking time will depend on your model of air fryer and how big the patties are.
  • Barbecue sauce
  • Ranch
  • Aioli
  • Honey mustard
  • Ketchup
  • Salsa (Pineapple Chipotle, Tomatillo Avocado, Peach Mango, Restaurant-Style)
  • Hot sauce (Huichol, Tapatio, etc.)
  • Check my 10 Easy Dips post for even more ideas!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 162kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 194mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 162

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 162kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 194mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.