Cheesy Chicken Fritters (Crispy, Juicy, and Extra Cheesy!)

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These Cheesy Chicken Fritters are everything you want in a quick and satisfying meal—crispy on the outside, tender inside, and loaded with melty cheese in every bite. Made with simple ingredients like ground or finely chopped chicken, shredded cheese, eggs, and seasonings, these fritters come together fast and cook beautifully in a skillet. Serve them as appetizers, snacks, or a full dinner with your favorite dipping sauce. They’re kid-friendly, freezer-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Servings: 8 fritters

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts, finely chopped or ground
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup flour or cornstarch
  • 3 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, add the finely chopped or ground chicken, mozzarella, cheddar, eggs, flour or cornstarch, green onions, and minced garlic.
  2. Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and mayonnaise. Mix everything until well combined. The mixture should be thick and sticky.
  3. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add enough oil to lightly coat the bottom.
  4. Once the oil is hot, scoop about 1/4 cup of the mixture and drop it into the skillet. Gently press it down to shape it into a fritter.
  5. Cook each fritter for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through.
  6. Place cooked fritters on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  7. Serve hot with dipping sauces like ranch, garlic aioli, spicy mayo, or sour cream.

Notes

  • If the mixture seems too wet, add 1 to 2 extra tablespoons of flour or cornstarch.
  • For a lighter version, bake at 400°F for 18–20 minutes on a greased parchment-lined tray, flipping halfway.
  • Use Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or gouda for fun flavor variations.
  • Add finely diced bell peppers, jalapeños, or herbs to customize your fritters.
  • Make mini fritters for party appetizers or larger ones for sandwiches.

Nutrition (Per Fritter, Approximate)

  • Calories: 180
  • Protein: 17g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 330mg

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