Chicken Fritters (crispy and juicy)

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These Chicken Fritters are fried chicken deliciousness! With two kinds of cheese and fresh garlic, these fritters are a tasty twist on juicy chicken that you’re going to love.

Chicken Fritters topped with chopped chives.

Table Of Contents

Recipe Details
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
Add-ins and Substitutions
How to Make Chicken Fritters
Recipe Tips
FAQs
Serving Suggestions
Make This Recipe in Advance
More Tasty Chicken Dishes!
Full Recipe Instructions

Recipe Details

I love this Chicken Fritters recipe because it has so much amazing flavor and the chicken is to die for. It’s yummy, simple, and perfect with any side dish. You can’t go wrong with these savory gluten-free fritters!

TASTE: The fried mozzarella and Parmesan on these Chicken Fritters gives them lots of flavor. Add in a rich mayo coating and fresh garlic and you’ve got yourself a scrumptious meal.
TEXTURE: This chicken dish is crisp and juicy. The flavorful coating adds a crunchy cheese layer on top that’s amazing.
TIME: It takes less than half an hour to prepare these fritters.
EASE: This recipe is so easy to make and tastes so good. The ingredients are basic kitchen staples, so you can make it anytime.

What You’ll Need

Ingredients for Chicken Fritters: chicken breasts, olive oil, mayonnaise, garlic, chives, parmesan, eggs, mozzarella, cornstarch, pepper, sea salt, and paprika.

Ingredient Notes

Chicken- Boneless skinless chicken breasts are best for this recipe. They will be plenty juicy once they are coated and cooked. Let the chicken come to room temperature or close for best results.
Mayonnaise- This ingredient adds rich, creamy flavor and also helps the cheese adhere to the chicken pieces.
Eggs- These act as a binder in the coating to keep everything together.
Parmesan cheese- Nutty and cheesy, this saltier cheese adds great flavor.
Mozzarella cheese- This cheese is gooey and creamy, perfect for crisping up on the outside of the chicken.
Cornstarch- This helps the chicken get crispy.
Garlic cloves- Fresh is best, but you can use pre-minced garlic or even garlic powder in a pinch.
Fresh chives- These add a nice fresh note to the chicken.
Seasonings- Paprika, Sea salt, and Black pepper are used to add extra flavor to this fried chicken.

Add-ins and Substitutions

Substitute the cornstarch- You can also use all-purpose flour, almond flour, or tapioca starch to create that fried layer on the chicken fritters.
Add other fresh herbs- Try this with fresh dill in place of the chives, or any other herb you like.
Substitute the meat- Chicken thighs, ground chicken, or pork can all be used in this recipe as well.

How to Make Chicken Fritters

Dice the chicken and add to the other ingredients. Dice up the chicken breast into 1/4 inch pieces. Then add the chicken into a large bowl along with the mayo, eggs, cornstarch, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, chives, garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Mix everything together. Use a large spoon or your clean hands to mix all the ingredients thoroughly. Then let the chicken mixture sit for 5-10 minutes to allow time for the cornstarch to hydrate.
Fry the chicken. Bring a large skillet over medium-high heat (350-365ºF), then add the olive oil. Once it’s hot, use a large cookie scoop to drop mounds of the chicken fritter mixture into the hot oil.
Shape and finish cooking the fritters. I like to slightly press them down with the back of my cookie scoop and shape them a little immediately after I place them in the skillet for more even cooking. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side. I cooked about 4 fritters at a time. Once they are golden and crispy and reach 165ºF in the center of the fritter, they are done. Serve as is or with ranch, garlic aioli, or just sour cream.

Pro Tip: Avoid overcrowding the pan. Too many fritters will result in uneven cooking and less crispiness.

Steps to make Chicken Fritters: deice the chicken and add it to a bowl with mayo, eggs, cornstarch, parmesan, mozzarella, chives, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Recipe Tips

Choose boneless and skinless chicken- This will save you prep time and also allow the coating to adhere to the actual chicken as opposed to the skin that will peel off. This recipe is also made for boneless chicken, so the cook times might vary for bone-in chicken.
Let the cornstarch hydrate- It’s important to let the mixture sit because it helps the fritters keep their shape and prevents falling apart when flipping.
Press the fritters down as they fry- Pressing them down will help ensure more even cooking.
Check the temp with an instant read thermometer- Make sure your fritters are fully cooked by checking the internal temperature with a thermometer. They should be at least 165ºF.

FAQs

What are some common chicken fritter mistakes?

Some common mistakes with chicken fritters that are easy to avoid are not overcrowding the pan while cooking, making sure to let the oil fully heat before adding the chicken, and using cold chicken straight from the fridge, which can make it harder to fully heat and cook.

What is the secret to making good fritters?

The secret to good fritters is coating it with ingredients like mayonnaise and cornstarch for a crisp coating on the outside. Also, make sure to only cook 3-4 fritters at time so all sides get crispy. Overcrowding the pan leads to spots where the chicken touch, making it hard to crisp up.

Close up of juicy inside of a Chicken Fritter.

Serving Suggestions

These homemade Chicken Fritters are absolutely delicious. Enjoy them with sauces, pasta, salads, and vegetables.

Sauces: These fritters are so tasty when dipped into a garlic aioli, sour cream, or Buttermilk Ranch. You can also try them with some BBQ Sauce, Burger Sauce, or Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce.
Pasta: Enjoy them with some Mac and Cheese, Creamy Pasta Salad, or Chicken Spaghetti.
Salads: Add them to a Chopped Caprese Salad, Cabbage Cucumber Salad, Broccoli Cranberry Salad, or Chicken Pasta Salad.
Sides: Serve these Chicken fritters with some Sauteed Garlic Asparagus, Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, or Roasted Brussels Sprouts.

Make This Recipe in Advance

Make ahead: You can make the coating beforehand and cut the chicken. Don’t combine them until you’re ready to cook them.

Storing: Store any leftovers of these Chicken Fritters in an airtight container once cooled. They will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat them in the oven to keep them crispy.

Freeze: You can freeze them in a freezer-safe container or ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

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