Description
Irresistible Cheesy Chicken Fritters blend succulent chicken with melted cheese in a crispy golden coating. Packed with flavor and perfect for quick meals, these fritters will satisfy your craving for a delightful and comforting dish you can’t resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) chicken breasts diced into 1/3-inch pieces
- 4 ounces (113 grams) mozzarella cheese shredded (about 1 1/3 cups)
- 2 large eggs
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour or cornstarch/potato starch for gluten-free
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1.5 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Garlic Aioli (Optional):
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove pressed
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Meticulously chop chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized cubes, ensuring pieces are consistently small for even cooking. Pro tip: briefly freeze chicken to enhance precise cutting.
- Create a comprehensive mixture by thoroughly blending diced chicken with eggs, mayonnaise, flour, mozzarella, dill, salt, and pepper until ingredients are seamlessly integrated.
- Allow the combined mixture to rest and develop flavors by covering and storing in refrigerator for a minimum of two hours, which helps ingredients meld and enhances overall taste profile.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet with olive oil over medium temperature, creating an ideal cooking environment for the fritters.
- Carefully drop generous spoonfuls of chicken mixture into heated pan, gently pressing each portion to form a compact fritter shape.
- Cook each fritter approximately 3-4 minutes per side, watching for a rich golden-brown exterior and ensuring chicken reaches complete internal doneness.
- While fritters cook, quickly whisk together garlic aioli ingredients until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Transfer perfectly crisp fritters to serving plate, accompanying with freshly prepared garlic aioli for an elevated dipping experience.
Notes
- Freeze chicken for 15-20 minutes before dicing to achieve precise, uniform cuts without struggling.
- Ensure chicken pieces are small and even to guarantee consistent cooking and crispy exterior.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels before mixing to prevent excess moisture that could make fritters soggy.
- Consider substituting gluten-free flour blend for traditional flour to make recipe celiac-friendly.
- Use fresh herbs like parsley or chives instead of dill for alternative flavor profiles.
- Test oil temperature by dropping a small mixture bit – it should sizzle immediately without burning.
- Allow fritters to rest on paper towels after cooking to absorb excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Store leftover fritters in airtight container for 2-3 days, reheating in oven to maintain crunch.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg