Description
Cheesy chicken fritters crisp up beautifully while staying tender inside, combining juicy chicken with melted cheese. A quick recipe that doubles as a satisfying appetizer or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tbsps fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsps extra light olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise (for aioli)
- 1 garlic clove (pressed)
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt (for aioli)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper (for aioli)
Instructions
- Finely dice chicken breasts into small, uniform cubes, ensuring each piece is roughly 1/3-inch thick. This technique helps achieve even cooking and consistent texture.
- Combine all ingredients – eggs, mayonnaise, flour, mozzarella, dill, salt, and pepper – in a large mixing bowl. Thoroughly blend until the mixture forms a cohesive, well-incorporated consistency.
- Refrigerate the mixture for a minimum of 2 hours or preferably overnight, allowing flavors to meld and develop deeper taste profiles.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium temperature, adding olive oil to create a light coating.
- Carefully drop tablespoon-sized portions of the chicken mixture into the heated pan, gently pressing each fritter to create a flattened shape.
- Cook each fritter for 3-4 minutes per side, watching for a golden-brown exterior and ensuring the chicken is completely cooked through.
- For the garlic aioli, whisk mayonnaise, pressed garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Place the cooked fritters on a paper towel–lined plate to drain any extra oil.
- Serve hot with the prepared garlic aioli for dipping, offering a delightful contrast of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Use slightly frozen chicken for easier, cleaner cutting and more precise dicing.
- Refrigerating the mixture allows ingredients to meld, enhancing overall flavor and helping fritters hold together during cooking.
- Ensure pan is at medium heat to achieve golden-brown exterior without burning the fritters.
- Test one fritter first to gauge proper cooking time and adjust heat if needed.
- For gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with almond flour or cornstarch.
- Can substitute mozzarella with cheddar or parmesan for different flavor profiles.
- Keep fritters warm in oven at 200°F while cooking remaining batches to maintain optimal temperature and crispiness.
- Leftover fritters can be stored in refrigerator for 3-4 days and reheated in air fryer or oven to maintain crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 384 kcal
- Sugar: 0.6 g
- Sodium: 388 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg