Description
These crispy chicken fritters come together faster than you can say “dinner’s ready” and pack a seriously tasty punch that’ll have your family asking for seconds. Juicy chicken pieces get a golden crunch when dredged in seasoned breading and quickly fried to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Supporting Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
Binding and Cooking Ingredients:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
- Sour cream
- Garlic aioli
Instructions
- Grab a large mixing bowl and thoroughly combine 1 lb finely chopped chicken breast, 1 large egg, ¼ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup flour, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper until ingredients are fully blended.
- Consider chilling your mixture in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to make shaping easier.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of the mixture and form into small circular patties, creating approximately 10-12 fritters.
- Warm 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat at 350°F, ensuring the pan is evenly heated.
- Carefully place fritters into the hot skillet, leaving space between each, and cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side until a golden-brown crust develops.
- Flip the fritters and cook an additional 3-4 minutes, confirming the internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer.
- Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and let them rest for 2-3 minutes.
- Plate your fritters and garnish with fresh chopped parsley and lemon wedges, serving alongside sour cream or garlic aioli for dipping.
Notes
- Chill the mixture for 15-20 minutes to make shaping easier and help fritters hold together during cooking.
- Use a cookie scoop or wet hands to create uniform fritters that cook evenly and look professional.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches safe 165°F without overcooking.
- For gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend, which will give a slightly different but delicious texture.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg