Cheesy Chicken Fritters

Here’s an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe for Cheesy Chicken Fritters—crispy on the outside, tender and cheesy inside. 🧀🍗

🧀🍗 Cheesy Chicken Fritters

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped or shredded
  (rotisserie works great)

• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Colby-Jack)

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or sour cream

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 2–3 tablespoons oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. Mix batter
   In a bowl, combine chicken, cheese, eggs, flour, mayo, and seasonings. Mix until thick and well combined.

2. Heat oil
   Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

3. Cook fritters
   Scoop about 2 tablespoons of mixture per fritter into the pan. Flatten slightly.
   Cook 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.

4. Drain & serve
   Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate.

🌟 Serving Ideas

• Dip in ranch, garlic aioli, honey mustard, or sriracha mayo

• Serve as an appetizer, sandwich filling, or protein for salads

Variations

• Low-carb: Swap flour for almond flour

• Spicy: Add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes

• Herby: Add fresh parsley, chives, or dill

• Extra crispy: Pan-fry in butter + oil combo