These Crispy Chicken Fritters are tender, flavorful, and wrapped in a perfectly crunchy coating. They’re easy to make and ideal as an appetizer, snack, or even a main course.
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Fritters:
- 🍗 2 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped or shredded
- 🧀 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 🥚 2 large eggs
- 🥛 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 🌿 1/4 cup chopped parsley or cilantro
- 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
- 🌶️ 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 🥄 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 🍞 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
For the Coating (Optional):
- 🥣 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 🥄 1/2 tsp paprika
- 🌿 1/4 tsp dried oregano
For Frying:
- 🧈 Vegetable oil (enough for shallow frying)
🔥 Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Mixture:
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, mozzarella cheese, eggs, mayonnaise, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and flour. Mix until well combined. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more flour.
2️⃣ Shape the Fritters:
- Using your hands or a spoon, scoop out portions of the mixture and shape them into small patties or nuggets.
3️⃣ Optional Coating:
- In a shallow dish, mix the breadcrumbs, paprika, and oregano. Coat each fritter in the breadcrumb mixture for extra crispiness.
4️⃣ Fry the Fritters:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the fritters for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
5️⃣ Serve:
- Serve the fritters hot with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or garlic aioli.
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Crispy Outside, Juicy Inside: Perfectly golden and tender in every bite.
- Versatile: Great as an appetizer, snack, or paired with a salad for a meal.
- Kid-Friendly: A hit with picky eaters!
- Customizable: Add spices or veggies like grated zucchini or carrots to the mix.
Enjoy these Crispy Chicken Fritters, a crowd-pleasing treat that’s as easy as it is delicious! 🍗✨🥖
