Cheesy Chicken Fritters Recipe
These Cheesy Chicken Fritters are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with melty cheese in every bite. Made with juicy chicken, mozzarella, and fresh herbs, they’re perfect as an appetizer, main dish, or snack. Serve with aioli or your favorite dip!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Non-stick pan
- Measuring cups/spoons
- Spatula
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
Chicken Fritters
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 3 large chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Extra light olive oil, to saute
- 1½ tbsp chopped fresh dill
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, or cornstarch or potato starch for gluten free
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt , or to taste
- 2 tsp large eggs
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese
Garlic Aioli Dip
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ½ tbsp lemon juice1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into 1/3-inch thick pieces and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
- For easier slicing, use slightly frozen chicken breast.
- Add the eggs, mayonnaise, flour, shredded mozzarella, dill, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
- Stir until well combined, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight.
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add oil.
- Once hot, scoop the chicken mixture by heaping tablespoons into the pan, slightly flattening each portion with the back of a spoon.
- Sauté uncovered for 3-4 minutes, flip, and cook for another 3 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Repeat with the remaining mixture, adding more oil as needed.
- For the aioli, mix all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
Notes
- If the fritters brown too quickly, lower the heat slightly to ensure even cooking.
- Use freshly shredded mozzarella for better texture and melt compared to pre-packaged shreds.
- Chilling the batter helps flavors meld and improves the texture of the fritters.