Chicken fritters recipe made with chicken breast, cheese, eggs, and veggies. You will love this easy chicken appetizer. They are super crisp outside, juicy and tender inside. You can make this easy chicken recipe within 30 minutes. Serve it as an appetizer or pack it up in your kid’s lunch box.
If you are searching for quick and easy chicken recipes like Popcorn Chicken and Garlic Butter Chicken Bites. Then this chicken fritters recipe is just for you. They are super easy to make and taste incredibly delicious.
I love how amazing the flavors from herbs and spices are combined with the chicken. You have to try this recipe. I promise it will get added to your family favorites list.
Why you’ll love this recipe?
- Quick & easy to make - This recipe comes together in just 30 minutes.
- Easy step-by-step instructions with a recipe video.
- Easy to customize - see the ingredient list below for alternative ingredients. You can add or skip the ingredients as per your taste.
- Make-ahead recipe - You can make the chicken fritters mixture ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator overnight. Before frying the fritters, take out the container and keep it on the kitchen counter for 30 minutes. After that start frying it.
- Gluten-free
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Chicken - I have used medium-side boneless and skinless chicken breast. You can also use boneless chicken thighs. Mince the chicken or use store-bought minced chicken.
- Flavoring - Salt and black pepper.
- Onions & Garlic - Add onion powder and garlic powder to substitute fresh onion and garlic.
- Red pepper flakes - You can skip them if you do not prefer spicy fritters or if you are making it for kids.
- Italian seasoning - I love how beautifully it flavors the chicken fritters recipe. If you do not have it simply skip it. Or substitute it with ½ teaspoon thyme and ½ teaspoon oregano.
- Corn flour - Alternatively, you can also use all-purpose flour (Maida). To make it a low-carb keto diet, simply substitute it with almond/coconut flour.
- Parmesan cheese - Parmesan makes a crispy crust evenly on the fritters. You can substitute it with cheddar or mozzarella.
- Eggs
- Cilantro - You can substitute it with parsley or dill leaves.
For the detailed list of ingredients & their measurements, please check out the recipe card below.
Step by Step instructions with photos
Preparation
- Mince the chicken - Mince the chicken breast with a knife or use a food processor to do it quickly.
- Chop the onion, garlic, and cilantro. Keep it aside.
Making chicken fritters recipe
- In a large mixing bowl, combine minced chicken, onions, garlic, cilantro, black pepper, Italian seasoning, salt, red pepper flakes, cheese, corn flour, and eggs.
- Set it aside for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan at medium-high heat.
- Spoon out the chicken mixture and place it on the heated pan.
- Gently tap it on top to flatten it a little.
- Let it fry on medium heat until it is golden (may take 3-4 minutes).
- Flip and cook it on the other side at medium-low heat.
- Remove it on a plate lined with kitchen tissue.
- Serve it immediately with your favorite dip.
Tips to Make the Best Chicken Fritters
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to an hour.
- To make same-size fritters - Use an ice cream scoop or measuring cup to take out the fritter mixture.
- Pan should be medium hot - While frying the fritters, make sure the pan is medium hot. If the pan is very hot (smoking hot), the fritters will get browned outside quickly but may remain uncooked inside.
- Be careful while adding salt to the recipe. Cheese already has salt in it.
- You can easily double the recipe.
- The time to cook fritters depends on the size of the chicken pieces. If it is finely chopped then it will cook quickly. If the chicken pieces are big it will take more time.
FAQs
Too much moisture can make the fritters soggy. If the fritter batter is runny just increase the quantity of flour in the batter. If you are following the exact measurements as mentioned in the recipe then do not worry the batter will not be runny.
If the oil is not hot enough and you place the batter on it, the fritters will be greasy. When you place the batter on hot oil it will immediately seal the outer crust making it crisp and less greasy. Also, when you take out the fritters after frying, make sure to drain off the excess oil.
You can serve it with Tomato sauce, Flavored Mayonnaise, or Greek Yogurt dip.
Yes, you can bake it. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Bake the fritters for 8-10 minutes. Flip it and bake on the other side until cooked.
Serving Suggestion
- Honestly, these cheesy chicken fritters are full-on flavors and you do not need any dip.
- Or serve it with Garlic flavored Mayo.
- Or combine ½ cup of mayo and ¼ cup of tomato ketchup.
Storage suggestions
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Stays good for 3 days. Reheat in microwave and serve.
- Fritters freeze well. Stays good for a month. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove-top before serving.
- Store it within 2 hours of making the dish.
Variations that you can try
- Add some Greens - You can add broccoli or spinach to make healthy chicken fritters.
- Make it low-carb keto - Simply substitute corn flour with almond/coconut flour.
- Make a chicken sandwich - Stuff the prepared chicken fritters in bread or bun with tomato slices, onion slices, and lettuce leaves.
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Recipe Card
Chicken Fritters Recipe (Easy Chicken Appetizers)
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Non-stick skillet
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts (minced or finely chopped)
- 2 onions finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (substitute with ½ teaspoon thyme and ½ teaspoon oregano)
- Salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes add as per taste
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese (or use cheddar or mozzarella cheese)
- ½ cup corn flour substitute all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- ¼ cup oil frying fritters
Instructions
Preparation
- Mince the chicken - Mince the chicken with a knife or use a food processor to do it quickly.
- Chop the onion, garlic and cilantro. Keep it aside.
Making chicken fritters
- In a large mixing bowl, combine minced chicken, onions, garlic, cilantro, black pepper, Italian seasoning, salt, red pepper flakes, cheese, corn flour and eggs.
- Set it aside for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan at medium high heat.
- Spoon out the chicken mixture and place it on the heated pan.
- Gently tap it on top to flatten it a little.
- Let it fry on medium heat until it is golden (may take 3-4 minutes).
- Flip and cook it on the other side at medium low heat.
- Remove it on a plate lined with kitchen tissue.
- Serve it immediately with your favorite dip.
Video
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to an hour.
- To make same-size fritters - Use an ice cream scoop or measuring cup to take out the fritter batter.
- Pan should be medium hot - While frying the fritters, make sure the pan is medium hot. If the pan is very hot (smoking hot), the fritters will get browned outside quickly but may remain uncooked inside.
- Be careful while adding salt to the recipe. Cheese already has salt in it.
- You can easily double the recipe.
- If the oil is not hot enough and you place the batter on it, the fritters will be greasy. When you place the batter on hot oil it will immediately seal the outer crust making it crisp and less greasy. Also, when you take out the fritters after frying, make sure to drain off the excess oil.
- The time to cook fritters depends on the size of the chicken pieces. If it is finely chopped then it will cook quickly. If the chicken pieces are big it will take more time.
- To bake the chicken fritters - Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Bake the fritters for 8-10 minutes. Flip it and bake on the other side until cooked.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Preeti
I’ve made this chicken fritters recipe many times, and it always turns out wonderfully crisp on the outside yet tender inside. It’s simple, light, and packed with flavor, perfect when you want something quick that everyone will love.