Here’s a tasty, easy recipe for Cheesy Chicken Fritters—crispy outside, juicy and cheesy inside 🧀🍗
🧀🍗 Cheesy Chicken Fritters
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped or shredded
(rotisserie chicken works great) - 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Colby-Jack)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp oil for frying
- Optional: chopped green onions or parsley
Instructions
- Mix the batter
In a bowl, combine chicken, cheese, eggs, flour, mayo, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs if using. Mix until well combined. - Heat the pan
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. - Cook fritters
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of mixture per fritter into the pan.
Flatten slightly and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and heated through. - Drain & serve
Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
🌟 Serving Ideas
- With sour cream, ranch, or garlic aioli
- As sliders in small buns
- Over salad or with roasted veggies
💡 Tips
- Finely chopping the chicken helps fritters hold together
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches
- For extra crispiness, add 1–2 tbsp cornstarch to the batter
If you want, I can also give you an oven-baked version or an air fryer version for a lighter option 😋
