Easy Cheesy Chicken Fritters Recipe
If you’re looking for the perfect, two-bite, fast, and easy recipe that the everyone adores, look no further than these chicken fritters. They’re made with boneless skinless chicken breasts, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and plenty of seasonings and spices to give them tons of flavor! Whether these sound like a great idea as an after school snack, a casual recipe for a busy weeknight dinner, or a great appetizer leading up to the main course, or for tailgating or game day parties, one thing is for sure – they’ll barely make it out of the pan before they’ll be devoured! The chicken is tender and juicy, they’re just cheesy enough, and they’re perfectly seasoned so there’s flavor galore. Of course, I love to serve them with something to dip them in from barbecue sauce to honey mustard. But keep reading below because I’v got lots of dip and sauce suggestions.
Ingredients in Cheesy Chicken Fritters
To make irresistible tasting mini chicken fritters, you’ll need the following easy-to-find refrigerator and pantry ingredients including the following:
Chicken breast EggMozzarella cheese Cheddar cheeseAll-purpose flourDried parsleyDried dill Smoked paprikaOnion powderGarlic powderSaltPepperOlive oil
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Chicken Fritters with Cheese
Making chicken fritters with mozzarella and cheddar cheese is a cinch with minimal prep time! Follow these basic and straightforward few steps and you’ll be munching on these fritters in no time. Step 1: Dice the chicken into small pieces. Step 2: Add all the ingredients (except the oil) to a large mixing bowl and stir well with a large spoon to combine. Step 3: To a large skillet, add the olive oil, and add a heaping tablespoon of batter into the pan, and flatten slightly into a small patty with a spoon. Step 4: Cook on each side for about 3 minutes and serve with your favorite dip or sauce. Tip – If they’re browning too quickly on the outside, turn the heat down to medium-low heat.
Can I Make Chicken Fritters in an Air Fryer?
If you have an air fryer and want to try your hand at making cheesy chicken fritters in an air fryer rather than on the stove top, go for it. If in doubt (or just to be cautious), break open one fritter to make sure it’s done before pulling them all out. If the fritters are getting overly browned on the outside before they’re cooking through on the insides, your pan is too hot and you need to turn the heat down. Don’t overcrowd the pan, and if necessary, cook the cheesy chicken fritters in two batches. I have a recipe for Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters which is a good jumping off post to review if you want to make the chicken fritters in an air fryer. 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 golden brown and done. Exact cooking time will depend on your model of air fryer and how big the patties are.
What Kind of Chicken is Best for Chicken Fritters?
For this easy chicken fritters recipe, I used boneless skinless chicken breasts that I diced and cubed very small. Boneless skinless chicken thighs are also fine. I like using chicken breasts rather than ground chicken because diced chicken lends more texture to the fritters and I think they taste juicier. However, you can also use ground chicken if it’s easier for you. Ground turkey is also an option for turkey fritters.
Dipping Sauces for Crispy Chicken Patties
These easy chicken fritters are perfectly good on their own. However, I’m a dip and sauce person all the way! So for me, I definitely enjoy dipping them in something. Dip and sauce suggestions include:
Barbecue sauceRanchAioli or garlic aioli Honey mustardKetchupSalsa (Pineapple Chipotle, Tomatillo Avocado, Peach Mango, Restaurant-Style)Hot sauce (Huichol, Tapatio, etc.)Check my 10 Easy Dips post for even more dipping sauce ideas!
You can also serve them in buns for sandwiches. I recommend King’s Hawaiian Slider Rolls if you go this route.
Serving Suggestions for Chicken Cheese Fritters
Since I server the fritters as a snack or part of an appetizer spread, you may want to consider other snacks, appetizers, and dips including:
Ham and Cheese SlidersEasy Cheese Stuffed Bread Baked Cheesy Beef TaquitosCheddar Pigs in a BlanketBest Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Storage Suggestions for Leftover Chicken Fritters
I can truly promise you that these little fritters are not going to last long! They’ll most likely be gone before they’ve hardly left the pan! However, if you do have leftover chicken patties, they’ll keep airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and in the freezer for up to 4 months. Reheat them gently in the microwave to reheat them or you could warm them in a dry skillet if you have more ambition than the microwave.
Tips for the Best Cheesy Chicken Fritters
It’s so easy and fast to make these chicken fritters worthy to be served at your next game day party, impromptu get-together, or as a quick snack or weeknight dinner. But here are my parting tips and suggestions for the best chicken fritters. Season to Taste – Make sure to season the chicken mixture as you like. For example, for me 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika isn’t quite enough and I always add more. Same with the salt. But 1/2 teaspoon is a good jumping off place and you can always add more seasonings, to taste. Don’t Overcrowd – If your skillet isn’t large enough to hold all 12 fritters are once, cook in batches rather than overcrowding the skillet. You may need to add a bit more oil but you can play it by ear. Warm and Fresh – These mini chicken patties are best warm and fresh straight from the pan. For that reason I don’t recommend these as a make-ahead recipe.
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