Cheesy Chicken Fritters (VIDEO)
These Cheesy Chicken Fritters are a surprising way to use chicken breast, but it really works. These fritters are tender, juicy and so flavorful. If you love easy chicken recipes, THESE chicken patties are for you!
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Oh P.S. that garlic aoili sauce is all kinds of delicious. It whips up fast (put everything into a dish and stir with a spoon) – easy! You will want to dip you chicken fritters, fries and veggies into it forever and it also works fabulously on sandwiches and burgers. Have you made an aoili before?
This recipe is an oldie, but goodie. I want everyone to discover it! It’s one of those easy chicken recipes you will make over and over. One of my readers, Nadia, wrote in with her recipe for these”Kotleti Nezhnost” or Tender Kotleti, sharing how much her family loved them. Nadia, thank you so much for introducing us to such a delicious recipe that we have made over and over; both for our family and for company. This chicken fritters recipe always gets glowing reviews.
How to Serve Chicken Patties:
Honestly these chicken patties disappear just as soon as they are out of the pan, but you could serve them as appetizers, between sliders as mini chicken sandwiches or as a side for dinner. These are a crowd pleasing treat and seriously try them with that garlic aioli which is all kinds of yum!
If you’re pressed for time, you can cook this recipe right away after it is mixed but if you are patient or want to exercise the make-ahead option, refrigerate the mixture for 2 hours or overnight and the results will be even more juicy and flavorful.
Can I Use Ground Chicken or Cooked Chicken?
YES! We love the texture and juicy bites of diced chicken but you can substitute with ground chicken. A few readers have also reported good results using pre-cooked chicken. You can use what you have on hand for a quick lunch or snack.
I hope you’re craving these big time! Ha ha!! No seriously, I do hope these cheesy chicken fritters become a new favorite for you as they are in our home.
More Easy Chicken Recipes to Discover:
We have hundreds of chicken recipes and here are some of our all-time reader and family favorites:
- Chicken Drumsticks with Garlic and Dijon have all the flavor!
- Homemade Chicken Nuggets are 100x better than store-bought
- Chicken and Mushroom Stir fry is super saucy
- Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are easy and loaded with flavor
Watch How to Make Cheesy Chicken Fritters:
You will love the crisp cheesy edges and juicy center of these chicken patties. These are even delicious at room temperature or chilled and you won’t be able to stop at just one. If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, they re-heat really well on a skillet.
⬇ Print-Friendly Cheesy Chicken Fritters Recipe:
Cheesy Chicken Fritters
Ingredients
Ingredients for Chicken Fritters:
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, (3 large)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, or cornstarch or potato starch for gluten free
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, (1 1/3 cups shredded)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 tsp salt , or to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp Extra light olive oil, to saute (or any high heat cooking oil)
Ingredients for Garlic Aioli Dip (Optional)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Using a sharp knife, dice chicken into 1/3" thick pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl. Tip: If chicken breast is partially frozen, it will be a little bit easier to slice.
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Into the mixing bowl, add remaining batter ingredients: 2 eggs, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup flour, 1 1/3 cups shredded mozzarella, 1 1/2 Tbsp dill, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, or season to taste. Stir the mixture until well combined, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
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Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp oil. When oil is hot, add the chicken mixture a heaping Tablespoon at a time. Slightly flatten out the tops with the back of your spoon and sauté uncovered 3-4 min on the first side, then flip and saute 3 min on the second side or until outsides are golden brown and chicken is fully cooked through* Repeat with remaining fritters adding more oil as needed.
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To make the aioli (if using), combine all ingredients in a small bowl or measuring cup and stir together until smooth.
Recipe Notes
*To test for doneness, cut a fritter in half and the chicken should be completely white inside. If your chicken patty is browning too fast, adjust your heat down.
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Hi Natasha,
Do you think I could make this batter and freeze it?
Also, I can’t seem to find fresh Dill. How much dried dill would you suggest, or would you say a different fresh herb?
Maddy
Hi Maddy, the usual substitution is 1 tablespoon fresh dill = 1 teaspoon dried dill.
Hi Maddy, I have not tried that but someone else commented and shared this “I always freeze half of the raw recipe for later. I’ve never had a problem.” I hope that helps.
I was happy to see this recipe because my husband always wants protein everything! So perfect meat snack haha! I added dill also to the aioli!
Oh, yum! That sounds delicious!
These get a high five AND 5 stars. Living in Az I’m always looking for stovetop recipes for summer cooking. My husband is always suspicious of new recipes (there have been many flops over 52 years) but he really liked these. It’s also a unique way to use chicken breast! Next time I might add a few TBSPS of minced green onion, and 1/2 tsp garlic salt. This stays in the dinner queue! Winner winner chicken dinner, especially since beef is so high. $$$$ Love your recipes! 😊😊😊
I’m so happy you both enjoyed this recipe, Karla! That’s so great!
I made these today and have to say they are wonderful! I used 8 large tenders and I used dried dill but otherwise made as written. I will definitely be making them again❤️
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Ellen!
Is there a specific Mayonaise or Mayo for the sauce? It looks yummy but sometimes the right products makes a big difference.
Hi! No, you can use whichever you prefer.
Is there anything you can substitute in place of the mayonnaise in the dip? Or the fritters?
Hi Andrea, I have always used mayo and haven’t really tried any substitutions, but a couple of readers reported great results using Greek yogurt, I imagine sour cream would work well.
I made these and took into my work. I added onion, spinach and Dijon mustard. They were a huge hit they loved them. 2 people asked for recipe so I passed it onto them
Nice to know that it was a hit, Julie. Thanks for passing on the recipe, we appreciate the share!
This is a family favorite and have made this so many times due to high demand! I bake these instead at 375f for 30mins and it tastes just as great without the grease from frying! Thank you for this great recipe!
You’re so welcome, Cassie! Baking sounds like a great and healthier alternative.
Looks yummy! Gonna make these tonight! Do you think that greek yogurt would work in place of the mayo? Hubby doesn’t care for mayo
Hi Carol, I have always used mayo and haven’t really tried any substitutions, but a couple of readers reported great results using Greek yogurt, so I imagine that or sour cream would work well
Made these for dinner tonight, everybody loved them and that’s saying a lot around here! I doubled the aioli sauce, too.
Wow! That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, Debbie!
Could you substitute sage or rosemary for the herb instead of dill? ( Some in our family have issues with dill)
Yes, I think that would work fine.
My Great Grandma gave a recipe similar to this to us kids. I did make the garlic aioli dip and that truly completed the recipe. Thanks so much
You’re welcome!
Oh gosh, we made these tonight and they are so good! I wanted them for dinner last night but after I was putting it together I saw where it said to let sit 2 hrs or overnight. So we made them tonight. We will be making them again! Thanks.
I’m so glad you enjoyed these fritters, Joyce! 🙂
Hi Natasha I’m a faithful fan I love your recipes I make them and write them down Iove the chicken fritters and the cheeseburger sliders
Nice to hear from you, Jess. Thank you for your trust and support. I hope you’ll love all the recipes that you will try!
Love these! Family favorite! The aioli is the best as well as the crunch. It’s just annoying to stand and fry them. Can you bake them?
Great to hear that, Tina. I haven’t tried to bake these so I can’t advise with specific instructions. I’m not sure if the batter would set properly.
Came up advice said this (I was wondering the same thing!)
This is a family favorite and have made this so many times due to high demand! I bake these instead at 375f for 30mins and it tastes just as great without the grease from frying! Thank you for this great recipe!
Thanks for sharing that with us, SaraAnne. I’m glad you and your family all love this recipe!
Made these multiple times. Can’t stop eating them. They make great leftovers hot or cold. I like the recent suggestion to turn it into a type of chicken sandwich. When making I add half of an onion (minced), but otherwise follow the directions to a tee. I’m trying it tonight with thighs instead of breasts. Thanks for the great recipe idea.
Hi Jack! Thank you for the great review. I am so glad you enjoy this recipe! I would love to know how it turns out with chicken thighs!
I made the fritters and then dredged them in flour and eggwash, then coated them in crushed Andy Capp Hot Fries before dropping them in the hot oil. Dee-licious.
That sounds delicious! Thank you so much for sharing that with me!
Natasha I can’t find the ground chicken patties recipe that you posted 3-4 weeks ago. It was so delicious. I don’t remember if it had eggs but I know it had parmesan cheese & you dipped them in panko & Italian bread crumbs before frying. I love all of your recipes & have made many of them. Thank you
Hi Ruth Ann, are you referring to these Chicken Patties Here?
I made these today, they were delicious! I used them to make chicken sandwiches. I used potato roll bread. It had lettuce, and mayo. It reminded me of a McChicken from McDonald’s lol. I’ll definitely be making these again!
Sounds great, June! Happy to know that you enjoyed this recipe.
can u freeze the leftover batter if u want to make big batch for later cooking
Hi Lalaine, I have not tested this myself so I do not know how it would turn out. One of our readers reported freezing these after they had been cooked. He made them about one month later by reheating them in a toaster oven at 400 F for about 20mins and they were still great! Hope that helps.
I always freeze half of the raw recipe for later. I’ve never had a problem.
I absolutely love this recipe. I’ve made it several times for my family. I’ve made it for my parents as well and they have asked for it multiple times. Such simple ingredients but together they make something spectacular. For me, the dill makes it.
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Sara!
I have made these several times. Making tonight actually. I just wanted to share my additions. We like spicy so I skip the dill. Instead I saute garlic, diced onion and jalapeños. I add to the mix before refrigerating. I also prefer corn starch as I feel it makes the fritter crisper on the outside. The aioli dip is amazing we eat it on lots of different things.
Thank you so much for sharing that with us, Cindy! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
My family loved this recipe. I served it with sweet potato fries and used your avacado ranch as a dipping sauce. The aioli dipping sauce for the chicken was amazing. Will definitely make again.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Sandra!
Thank you Natasha. I absolutely love this recipe. I make it at least twice a month or more. Definitely a staple in my house. Love how easy the recipe is.
Hello Jan, good to know that this is your go-to recipe. Thank you for the review!
Hi Natasha ,
Can I use Chicken Mince for this recipe? I have 250grams is it the same ingredients to us or less ?
Hi there, I haven’t tried using minced chicken to advise. If you do an experiment, please share with us how it goes.
Hi Natasha,
Thank you for another awesome recipe. You were completely right when you said we had to make this meal over and over again . Thank.
Best wishes,
Yen
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you loved it, Yen!
Hello, so i was wondering if you tried making the chicken fritters in air fryer? and if so what degrees did you set it at ??
Hi Shirley, I haven’t tested in an air fryer, but I think it could work great, sprayed lightly with a bit of cooking spray.
This is a family favorite! So much so my son, who is in the military, has asked for home cooked meals and this is one he wants. My question, can i mix this up and freeze it? That way he can defrost and fry them up. Or have you every frozen them after they were fried?
Thanks!
Hi Michelle, I honestly haven’t tried freezing so I’m not 100% sure on what to recommend. We make the mixture ahead and refrigerate and just fry when ready. They also keep really well after cooking so you might try freezing the cooked ones and then just reheating to enjoy.
I’ve frozen some of our leftover fritters, after they’ve been cooked, and made another dinner with them about a month later. I reheated them in the toaster oven at 400F for about 20 min and they were still great.
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Jcs!
Wondering if I can substitute anything for the egg? Flax egg maybe? My daughter in law can’t eat eggs so hopefully someone else has a solution?
Hi Leah, I personally haven’t tried any other substitute to advise. If you do an experiment, please share with us how it goes.
I don’t know how I just found this recipe. I’ve been following this blog for a while. I chopped the chicken up pretty small. Highly recommend eating the leftovers straight out of the fridge. That aioli sauce is amazing too!!
Thank you for your review, Michele!
Loved this recipe! Didn’t realize I needed to refrigerate for 2 hours so I improvised and stuck it in the freezer for 30 minutes in a Tupperware container with a lid. I also halved the recipe and got 6 fritters out of it. Daughter loved this and aioli sauce!
I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Thania! The idea behind leaving it in the fridge for a little while is to help the chicken absorb the flavors a bit more and “marinate” before cooking it. I’m so glad you both loved it!
Do you have to fridge the batter before frying them? Sometimes might decided to make this last minute and had no time to fridge them.
Hi Janet! I have tried it both ways, and we preferred it after it says in the fridge for some time.
Hey these look delicious but I was just wondering if you coul use already cooked left over chicken? If so would I need to make any changes to the recipe or leave it as is….. Thank you in advance for any advice.
Hi Pamela, you are basically describing our Chicken Patties which is the cooked chicken version.
Can the chicken fritters be made up and frozen.
Hi Henrietta, They freeze and reheat really well! I thaw and then reheat on a skillet over low heat just until hot. You can also reheat in an air fryer or oven.
I have made this recipe and love it. What side dish would you recommend to go with them?
Hi Paula! I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us! We like it with salad or a side of potatoes. I love to serve these with simple and fresh sides like a lighter fresh salad – maybe one with greens like our Greek Salad or our Cucumber Tomato Salad – you can explore all of our salads here. These cucumbers would also be really good! I hope this helps.
I like this recipe and I did tray last night and I love it ! From now on this will be the recipe for chicken breast ! Thank you for recipe !
I’m so glad to hear that because we have so many chicken recipes to try! enjoy and thanks for the great feedback.
Can I use this recipe with leftover fried chicken?
Hi Cindy, we love the texture and juicy bites of diced chicken, but you can substitute with cooked chicken. A few readers have also reported good results using pre-cooked chicken. You can use what you have on hand for a quick lunch or snack.
Can you freeze the chicken fritter mix uncooked and then cook it at a later time? Always looking for yummy new recipes when we go RV’g. Thanks!!
Hi Barbara, I haven’t tried freezing the batter, but here is what one of our readers wrote: “I have tried freezing the “batter” and then let it thaw in the refrigerator or room temp and go ahead as you would. It freezes Very well.” I hope this helps!
These are a staple in my house- we have them at least a few times per month and the kids gobble them up! I would highly recommend using corn starch instead of flour to make the mixture, and definitely make it a few hours ahead of time and let it set up in the fridge before cooking.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Jenn! I’m so glad you’re all enjoying this!
What’s the difference between this recipe and the chicken patty recipe on your website too?
Hi DW, great question, they have a lot of similarities but the Chicken Patties recipe is more of a patty than fritter, the meat is cooked and it’s breaded with bread crumbs. Years ago, we shared our favorite Cheesy Chicken Fritters recipe and it was an instant hit. So many of you let me know that it works just as well with cooked chicken so we tested it and loved it, then this Chicken Patties recipe was born.
We have these at least 2-3 times a month. Because there is so much good stuff left in the pan, I make it into a thicker gravy for the dipping sauce. Oh WOW! These are so good. I always double the batch and double the dill. So tonight, I’ve decided to make them into sliders on Hawaiian rolls.
Wow! That’s just awesome! I’m so glad you found a favorite on my blog!
Hello, I was wondering if these would turn out ok if they were baked instead of fried?
Hi Eileen, I haven’t tried to bake these so I can’t advise with specific instructions. I’m not sure if the batter would set properly.
These fritters were delicious!! And so easy to make! They were all gone in one sitting!
They’re our favorite! I’m so happy you enjoyed it also!
Hi, these are so delicious I have made them before. I am wanting to make these in a large amount and am wondering if these would turn out the same if I baked them?
Thank you
Hi Yana, I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
These tasted great. I agree to at least double the sauce (I have a family of 5). I tried to add fresh chopped baby spinach to the mix and I think the water from the spinach caused them not to hold together well. Taste was great though. I would suggest if you want to add spinach to cook it first and dry it then add to the mix and fry. Thanks Natasha. I also have your pizza dough recipe saved and waiting to try
Thanks for your feedback and suggestion, Dan. We appreciate it and glad you also enjoyed this recipe!
We’ll I tried, lol. They smell amazing, bit didn’t hold together. I just put all of it the pan and put it in the oven. I’m pretty sure I must have done something wrong, bit I’ll let you know how it goes!
Thank you for the recipe, I won’t give up!
I added Italian breadcrumbs to replace some of the flour and I usedgarlic infused olive oil to cook them in. Delicious!
Love that idea! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Has anyone tried using almond flour to make these more keto friendly?
Hi Stacey, We’ve had great reviews from people using almond flour to make them keto! Both almond or coconut flour will work, but adjust your heat down a bit as you know almond and coconut flour scorches easily.
I’d love to know how this turned out with almond flour. I’m going to sub the flour for pork rinds and see how it goes!
We subbed imitation crab because my husband doesn’t eat chicken. This was amazing – it tasted SO good and it was simple to make. If you sub crab I recommend making them on the thick side so they can set – you don’t get the same visual indicator of doneness that you would with chicken so my first batch came out a little runny. Highly recommend!
That’s a good way to substitute chicken, thanks for sharing that with us. I’m glad you and your husband enjoyed it!
Do you think adding garlic powder would be a good addition? Or minced garlic? And how much?
Hi Eileen, I haven’t tried either but I bet that could work. I would add it to taste.
Hi there, I don’t have dill weed. Is dill seed a proper substitute? If so, how much do I add? And if I use garlic powder, how much of that do I add?
Hi Eileen, I haven’t tried it with dill seed (ground coriander), but it would change the flavor profile. Parsley or chives would also be good substitutes in this recipe.
We love these fritters, in fact we’re having them for supper tonight. Just want to say though, that ground coriander comes from cilantro seeds.
I’m so glad you enjoyed these Fritters, Geri!
Hello I made up the chicken mix last night and they sat in the frig. overnight. Today I made them as 9 patties ( can go in a bun) I only had two chicken breasts but it still came out great ! I would double the sauce at least. I bought dill weed but I think chives or green onions would work well too. I have printed up 3 copies of the recipe for friends as it is that good and easy. Thank you.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
sounds yummy!
can we substitute the mayo with something less fatty? or even use less?
I have always used mayo and haven’t really tried any substitutions, but a couple of readers reported great results using Greek yogurt, so I imagine that or sour cream would work well
If i only have ground chicken, would that work out in this recipe?
Hi Tracyann, we love the texture and juicy bites of diced chicken but you can substitute with ground chicken. A few readers have also reported good results using pre-cooked chicken. You can use what you have on hand for a quick lunch or snack.
Would this work without flour to make it more keto friendly?
Hi Wendy, I haven’t tried this without the flour to advise. I have had several readers report great results using GF flour.
I wondered the same thing and will try it with almond flour.
Hi Donelle, I haven’t tested this with almond flour, but I assume it would be about the same amount.
If I made a list of the top 10 recipes from your site, this one would be in the top 2 at least.
I want to know what the other 9 were!
Наташа. We made these last night and they were great. It was like being in Смила again.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I’m trying them tonight. Can’t wait!
Sounds good, I hope this becomes your new favorite!
Easy Peasy!! This was surprisingly easy, and very tasty!! Cooked them on our outdoor griddle. Had some chicken tenders worked great. Cutting them small is so much easier when they are partly frozen. Thanks again for another “keeper” receipe!!
You’re welcome, Amber! It sounds like you found a new favorite!
Easy, tasty, and everyone loved them. Served with a simple salad. These will be a go- to recipe. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your kind words and good feedback, Kathy. I appreciate it!
Hi Natasha, love all your recipes. On a low carb kick, can the flour be omitted or can you use Parmesan cheese, or Almond flour?
Hi Jamie, I honestly haven’t experimented on those substitutes to advise. If you do an experiment, please share with us how it goes.
hi!
loved this recipe
thanks so much for sharing it!😊
You’re welcome, Mel! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Hi there, if I use ground chicken for the chicken fritters, how many pounds do I use?
Hi Eileen, it’s approximate 680.39 in grams.
is the 2 hour sit time a key part in this recipe? I’m not sure if I have that much time.
Hi Sharon! We prefer it that way to help the chicken remain tender and flavorful after that marinating time! But, you can also make it immediently.
I’ve made them with dill, and also substituted rosemary or cilantro for dill. No matter what I used, they were always delicious. I also dip in bread crumbs and shape them before frying. I’ve done the garlic lemon aioli, as well as a cilantro lime aioli. No matter what I did, they were always a hit!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
Love these and my daughter (age 5) did, too! We added Dijon mustard to the garlic aioli and it was amazing!
That is the best when kids love what we parents make. That’s so great!
I am gluten sensitive and am wondering what I can substitute for the flour in the chicken fritters.
Hi Nicole, a cup for cup gluten-free flour should work well. I have had several readers report great results using GF flour.
I’ve got two words for this recipe. “Fan Tastic” Ok thats one word but just wanted to tell you that I created it exactly like you recommended and my family and I loved it. Thanks
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
Easy prep AND my super picky kiddo asked for more! Also love that it’s versatile, good on its own, but easily turned into a sandwich or wrap. I may try them in an air fryer next time!
That is the best when kids love what we moms make. That’s so great!
How much should I cut the recipe down to for only 1 chicken breast instead of 3?
Hi Jessica, you can adjust the recipe slider. Each breast is about 1/2 pound in weight. If you adjust it to 3 servings instead of 8, that will be about one breast. I recommend clicking “Jump to recipe” at the top of the post, it will take you to our printable recipe where you’ll have the option to change the number of servings. Hover over the number of servings highlighted in red and slide it to how many servings you would like to make. I hope that helps!
I made these this past weekend when I had my grandsons (8 & 2) everybody loved them…my husband is usually skeptical about some of my new recipes, he loved, loved this one and the aioli sauce was awesome…this gets bumped up to one of my all time fav recipes… thank you
You’re very welcome, Sheila. I’m glad your husband and everyone else enjoyed it!
OMGGGG. These are amazing. I followed recipe exact accept added fresh dill and a tad more lemon to aioli. This is a keeper. I could have eaten them all by myself.
This one is so popular, for good reason! I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe, Kate!
Natasha, said your Chicken Madeira was the best and then I made your Cheesy Fritters. They are awesome! I think I will call it a tie even though 2 different style of recipe’s. Thanks again, we loved it
I’m so glad you’re finding favorite recipes on my blog, Cary! That’s so great!
Next time, (don’t get me wrong,as is these were very good, the mayo just made them a bit greasy tasting)
I would use the Greek yogurt, add 1/2 diced sautéed onion, 1 1/2 tablespoons of Tony catheter Cajun seasoning or Greek seasoning
Hi Mary, I have always used mayo and haven’t really tried any substitutions, but a couple of readers reported great results using Greek yogurt, so I imagine that or sour cream would work well
ItsTonyChacheres creole seasoning. Available at most stores including WalMart. It’s not catheter or whatever you wrote. Fixed it for you.💕
I DO NOT USE MAYO IN ANYTHING! Could you use Greek yogurt or sour cream instead?
Hi Kathy, I have always used mayo and haven’t really tried any substitutions, but a couple of readers reported great results using Greek yogurt, so I imagine that or sour cream would work well
Hi – I do enjoy your cooking videos.
In this recipe, can I add cauliflower pieces instead of the chicken ? What other vegetables can I add ? Am okay with the eggs but do not eat any meat.
Hello Bina, I haven’t tested that yet to advise but I think it’s worth experimenting with. If you give that a try, please share with us how it goes.
Do you cook the chicken prior to assembling into patties?
Hi Lucy, with the fritters we add it raw, but with our chicken patties (similar recipe), we used cooked chicken
Hi! Curious about your thoughts on substitution of greek yogurt for mayo. We can’t use mayo here. Thanks!
Hi Michelle, I have always used mayo and haven’t really tried any substitutions but a couple of readers reported great results using Greek yogurt, so I imagine that or sour cream would work well.
Hi!! I love your recipes and watching your videos. You look like you have sooo much fun!! You can freeze your chicken fritters correct?? They look great and figured I could make them ahead of time and freeze them. Thanks!!
I’m glad you noticed that, Lori. Cooking for my family is my passion and good to know that it shows in my videos. They freeze and reheat really well! I thaw and then reheat on a skillet over low heat just until hot. You can also reheat in an air fryer or oven.
Hi Natasha! I made these today, and wow, are they good! I was wondering should I serve them hot or cold.
I love all your recipes, thank you so much for posting such easy yet delicious recipes.
Hi Diane, great to hear you here and thanks for your suggestion. I’ll add that to our list.
What do you serve with these?
Hi Lori, there are so many options. You can make it a meal with mashed potatoes and a salad or serve them with Potato Wedges. Our readers have the best ideas. Here’s what one said “This is so great for a quick meal on a busy night. I serve with french fries and a salad! I’ve used chicken breast, ground chicken, and ground turkey, all with amazing results!!” I hope that helps
Hi Natasha, the nutritional facts say 326 cal per serving but, it doesn’t say how many one serving is . Is it 326 cal for one fritter?
Hi Melissa, This recipe makes 8 servings with a total of 16-18 fritters, so serving size is about 2 fritters. For future reference, our serving size is usually provided at the top of the print-friendly recipe card (located at the bottom of the recipe post)
OMG! I made this according to the recipe- they were a HUGE hit! Me, husband, 8 yr old and 5 yr old- we loved them! The dipping sauce was also incredible! I served them as sliders on little buns with sliced pickle our family’s new favorite dish!
i forgot to put the stars- 5 stars for sure!
Thank you for that wonderful feedback, Hilary!
What a wonderful recipe… I’ve made these several times but used thigh meat instead.. Last week I made a double batch and froze them for future use.. Tonight I took some out to thaw, baked them in my toaster oven for about 20 minutes and served with a salad.. It was the perfect quick and easy meal and oh so good…
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
Did you fry them before freezing them ?need to know
Hi Verna, they freeze and reheat really well! I thaw and then reheat on a skillet over low heat just until hot. You can also reheat in an air fryer or oven. I haven’t tried freezing the batter, but here is what one of our readers wrote: “I have tried freezing the “batter” and then let it thaw in the refrigerator or room temp and go ahead as you would. It freezes Very well.” I hope this helps!
Do you think this would work in a air fryer as well?
Hi Curtis, I haven’t tested in an air fryer but I think it could work great, sprayed lightly with a little cooking spray.
Very easy to make and super tasty. My kids loved them.
Wow these were amazing. Full disclosure, I suck at following recipes. I also have to fiddle, I can’t help myself! So I added 3 cloves of minced garlic and 1/2 a shallot. My grocery store was out of dill so I used chives instead. Wow amazing! Definitely a keeper, and I’m even sure it would have been delicious by strictly following your recipe 😉
Hi Josie, great job! That is so good to know, thanks for sharing that with us and I hope that you will love all the recipes that you will try!
We absolutely love this. It’s a big hit with the whole family.
Would this recipe work in the air fryer??
I haven’t tested in an air fryer but I think it could work great, sprayed lightly with a little cooking spray.
Hi Natasha, I accidentally bouth chicken thighs instead of breast. Do you think it will work out good as well?
Hi Val, yes that should work fine – they just need a little more trimming work.
Hi Val, if they are boneless and skinless, I think chicken thighs would work great!
I’ve made these a few times and they are wonderful! Defintiely a family favorite. Any reason why they couldn’t be done with boneless / skinless thighs?
Hi Ella, yes, I think chicken thighs would work great!
Made these tonight and we LOVED them! I served them with a salad and blue cheese dressing. Hubby raved!
That’s wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
Love these chicken fritters, can I cook them in Air fryer?
Hi Ina, I haven’t tested that but I imagine it would work in the air fryer. You might lightly spray them with cooking oil.
This recipe looks yummy! However, I am not a fan of dill. Is there another spice I could substitute for it or should I just leave it out.
Thanks!
Hi Sarah, someone else commented that they substituted dill with chive, and it was also great.
Can these fritters be air fried? If do, what temperature and amount of time are needed?
Hi Cathy, I imagine it would also work well using an air fryer. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
I’ve made this recipe several times and really love it! Think it would work well with an air fryer? Got one for Christmas.
Hi Philip, I’m glad you enjoyed these fritters. I imagine it would also work well using an air fryer.
what sauce do you use for this?
Hi Beverly, we love these with aoli sauce. Here’s the recipe for it.
I’m trying these for the first time
The flavor is great but I’m having issues with sticking to the pan
Any advice?
Hi Melinda, are you using a nonstick pan? We recommend that with the cheese, but if using a stainless steel pan, make sure you heat your pan to the desired temperature before adding oil and fritters.
Ms Natasha, absolutely love your videos and recipes and you told me how to adjust for number of people by using sliding scale. But it doesn’t adjust for ie; number of fritters after to have changed # of people. And also the instructions do not change from original number. I’m just wondering if there might be a way to when you change for the number of people that will will also adjust the other things mentioned above??
Thank you, you’re really helping this man learn how to cook a more of a variety than before 👍😊❤️🎅
Hi Jim, unfortunately, the program that is used to accomplish that isn’t advanced enough to change those things. Sorry for the inconvenience. We will update that if the developer comes out with an update
These are awesome! We eat a lot of chicken and I am always looking for new ways to cook it. Quick, I have everything on hand, and so good! Thanks for sharing the recipe! Ps…my 16 year old son loves these too!
The best quick meal! I’m so glad you’re all enjoying this recipe! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review with me!
Hi Natasha! I make these all the time. It is one of my favorite ways to use chicken breast. The recipe is perfect! The only thing I have to change is using dried dill since I can’t always find fresh. This is a new favorite for our Christmas Brunch! I make them the day before. Reheat them in the oven on Christmas morning. Put them on the small Hawaiian rolls with a bit of the aioli! Everyone loves them! Especially the grandkids! Thanks for this wonderful recipe.
Hello Karen, I am so happy to be reading your comments and good feedback. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us, we appreciate it! I’m glad that this recipe has become one of your favorite holiday recipes.
Hello Natasha .. my kids adore this recipe than you so much..
I have one question, can i use oat flour instead of all purpose flour ..
Thanks
So nice to know that, Reem. I haven’t tried using oat flour yet to advise but I think it’s worth experimenting. Please share with us how it goes if you try it!
We make these all the time. A family favorite. When we’re dieting we can’t live without them so we cook them on the griddle and they turn out GREAT!
That’s just awesome Aimee! Thank you for sharing that with me!
It’s our new family favourite now – Thank you so much for the lovely recipe!
So awesome! Thanks for sharing that with us, I’m glad you found a new favorite for your family.
Made these tonight!! Omg wow!!!!
Like really really yummy.
I’ve been keto since June 2019 so I used carbquick instead of flour. They turned out awesome!!! Loved the dip also! I’ve ate 4 so far. lol. So good.
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
I made these today. I used chick fil a sauce for dipping instead of aioli sauce, absolutely delicious!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that Rachel! thank you for this wonderful review!
hey, AWESOME recipe, tastes amazing! especially with that cheesy taste to it!
Glad you loved it, Mel!
I made these this evening following the raw chicken recipe. They were delicious; however, I couldn’t get them to stay together. The crispy crust just stuck to the bottom of my skillet. (This usually doesn’t happen.) Am I missing a step or something?
Hi Holly, I haven’t had that experience but it sounds like it could be the pan – make sure you are using a nonstick pan. Also, be sure to cut the chicken very small. If the chicken pieces are larger, they are more likely to break apart.
These are absolutely delicious. Since I only cook for one I freeze my cooked patties and put them in the air fryer when I want a couple. Wonderful. Do you have a recipe for dill pickle soup?
So great to hear, MaryAnn. Thanks for sharing your good comments with us. I don’t have a recipe for that yet but thanks for that suggestion.
Omg Natasha these are absolutely delicious. I have made them several times. I leave them overnight and then fry portions according to need. These make THE best chicken burgers ever with lettuce, brioche buns, spicy mayo and cheese.
Yum! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
I love these!
I’ve made them several times now. First time I made them I didn’t have dill so I used parsley instead, kind of prefer them that way, but they’re good both ways.
I usually make them with canned chicken, but have made them with fresh and ground chicken as well. All turn out delicious.
Never tried letting them sit overnight, cause when I want them, I want them Now!
Hi Max! Thank you so much for sharing that with us! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
that was delicious thank you so much i love your cooking..you do cook with love big fan
Hi Joe! Thank you for that wonderful compliment! I’m happy to hear you’re enjoying our recipes!
If I use almond flour instead of flour would I measure same amt?
Hi Joleen, I haven’t tested this with almond flour, but I assume it would be about the same amount.
These were good. I didn’t have mozzarella, so I used a 4-cheese blend. I may have cut the chicken too big, though.
Thank you for sharing that with us! Yes, the smaller the chicken pieces the better!
Love this recipe! Do you think I could freeze the batter? Might have over done it and made a little much
Hi Shelbi, they freeze and reheat really well! I thaw and then reheat on a skillet over low heat just until hot. You can also reheat in an air fryer or oven. I haven’t tried freezing the batter but here is what one of our readers wrote: “”I have tried freezing the “batter” and then let it thaw in the refrigerator or room temp and go ahead as you would. It freezes Very well.” I hope this helps!
tried this recipe tonight. although they where good, the eggs came through a bit much. seemed more like an omelet you could eat with your hands. but again they where good, and I will be making them again.
Hi Nita, thank you for sharing that with us! It sounds like the egg to chicken ratio may have been off. You should not taste the egg as it acts as a binding agent in this recipe.
Hi, Could these chicken fritters be done in an air fryer as well?
Hi Linda, I haven’t tried that but here is what one of our readers wrote “I made them in the air fryer and they are so good. I put them at 320° for 20 minutes and flipped them halfway through. Thank you” I hope this help!
These were really good .. but I just hate cooking chicken. I had a lot left over .. they will be good over a salad. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing that with us, Chris. Yes that would be a great idea for the leftover!
Make this recipe often! So easy (I prefer using ground chicken) and such a wonderful taste. I think the aioli sauce is better if allowed to sit overnight, covered, in refrigerator. I think all the flavors meld better. My grandkids love these, ages 13 to 21, but they’ve loved them since I first started making them many years ago. Thank you for sharing this recipe with everyone, it’s sometimes hard to find something ALL age groups like!
Love it! Thanks for sharing your experience with us, Debi.
Hi Natasha, I’m wanting to make these today but I don’t have mozzarella. Do you know if these be fine with cheddar instead?
Hi Anna, cheddar should work!
Would this recipe work as well with almond flour or ground flax seed? My wife has to keep carbs as low as possible.
Hi Adam, We’ve had great reviews from people using almond flour to make them keto! Both almond or coconut flour will work, but adjust your heat down a bit as you know almond and coconut flour scorches easily.
Great recipe. Kids loved it. Have you tried freezing them after frying for later use ?
That is wonderful! They freeze and reheat really well! I thaw and then reheat on a skillet over low heat just until hot. You can also reheat in an air fryer or oven.
I am not a big fan of cooking chicken at home but I tried this recipe and I love it! So easy and flavorful the best chicken recipe ever! Thanks next I am going to try the zucchini fritters can’t wait!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us Bonnie!
I dont know what I did but mine were bland. What would you suggest to help with this? I did make the aolie (spelling?) Sauce and it helped but wondering what would help with the flavor. We refrigerated the mix over night. Still tasted ok but and was super easy to make for a make ahead meal. Loved that.
Hi Rebekah! This recipe should definitely not be bland. I’m curious if chicken to seasoning proportions were off? Was anything possibly altered in the recipe?
Baked at 375 degrees for 20 minutes, turning after 10. They were great
I’m glad you enjoyed that Cheryl!
Thank you was going to try to bake them tonight!
How were they? I’ve been wanting to bake them.
Have made these multiple times and they are always a big hit. Entire family loves them.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that!
I never leave comments but you have such a nice community here and after making these fritters along with your cabbage pie last night I feel compelled to! Both recipes were surprisingly simple and outrageously good. I subbed half of the cabbage in the pie for shredded broccoli because I just had it left over and used a little of the garlic aioli as an optional dip for both the fritters and cabbage pie. Both recipes are huge winners! I’ll be trying more of your recipes soon. Thank you!
Love it! Thank you for leaving your comments and great feedback for this recipe. I hope that you love all the recipes that you will try, Juliana.
HELP!!! Can these be frozen?? Its just my husband and myself, I probably should have cut the recipe in half…..
Hi Katherine, they freeze and reheat really well! I thaw and then reheat on a skillet over low heat just until hot. You can also reheat in an air fryer or oven.
Hi Natasha! I have to tell you that this recipe for cheesy chicken fritters is the best! I love how easy they are to make! Love your recipes so much! Thank you!
Aaaw that is so sweet Ana Maria. Thank you so much for your great review, I am so glad that you loved this recipe so much!
Made these for dinner yesterday. Superb. Had a leftover patty this morning for breakfast. Still great. Love the Aioli sauce.
Hello Larry, it’s wonderful to hear that! Thanks for sharing and I hope you love every recipe that you try.
Just made these!! They turned out amazing ! The dill definitely gives it great flavor !
Isn’t it so good! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
OMG, we had this tonight and it was fantastic!!! Definately going into the favorites file!
Love it! Thanks for sharing your experience here with us.
I tried this and it was delicious Thank you for sharing
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed that Bella!
These have become a family favorite! Hubby almost never makes requests for dinner, but he does for these!
Some tips: Dice your chicken, then add the salt/pepper/dill directly to the chicken. In a small separate bowl, mix mayo/egg and use corn starch instead of flour. Mix into the chicken to thoroughly coat, then add in shredded cheese. They will come out amazing.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Family favorite ❤
Made and love them! I put my chicken in my meat grinder vs cutting them up…faster for me 🙂
Nice one! I’m so glad you enjoyed this, Linda. Thank you for your great review!
Yes…I have made these and making them again tonight.
Thank you…they are delicious!
Yay sounds like you found one of your favorites. Enjoy!
Made these for Easter. I love them and the aioli sauce. I also made your dinner rolls and used the leftovers. I just melted a little butter in the pan added fritters. Cooked a few min on med heat then flipped. I added the roll that I cut in half to the pan and cooked til toasted. Then I made a sandwich with aioli and it
was delicious!!!!!
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Pamela!
These were sooo good! I saw the recipe/video on Facebook recently and had to try it. My 3 year old even said they were “yummy”! Thank you! Unfortunately a lot of them fell apart in the pan – any suggestions for how to get them to stay together better? And how to keep them from sticking to the pan? (I don’t have nonstick pans.) Thanks again!
Hi Katie, it might help to chop the chicken finer and also be sure to keep the proportions of liquid to dry ingredients the same so the batter doesn’t end up too loose. Lastly, a good non-stick pan really helps with flipping the fritters so they don’t fall apart.
Thank you for the suggestions!
The first time I made these I chopped the chicken and they fell apart, so after that I put the chicken in the Ninja and it worked much better. Making these again tonight. I don’t know which I love more – the fritters or the aoli! Soooo good!
Hi Marianna, yes the chicken needs to be cut into very tiny pieces! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Can I make the Cheesy Chicken Fritters and store it in the refrigerator for later cooking? If yes, how long can I store it in the refrigerator? Thank you. By the way I love your recipes. Easy to prepare and cook. And soooo delicious.
Hi Agnes, I haven’t tested that for longer than 24 hours so I can’t advise on that. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
This is one our favs… I substituted dill for chive and i always make about 5 lbs of chicken.. they freeze really well. My next batch will be made with green onion and jalapeños diced fine. Thank you for the recipe…
You’re welcome, Beth! Thank you for that great review!
I love these!!! Quick question- what changes should I make to the recipe if I’m using two pounds of ground chicken??
Thank you!
Hi Tom. It would be a 1:1 substitution!
My kids absolutely love this!! They request it for their birthday dinners! We don’t usually use the aioli but it is good as well.
That is the best when kids love what we moms make. That’s so great, Ashley!
Hi Natasha I like all your recipes and it always turns amazing,but I want to replace mayo do you have an idea what I can put instead?
Hi Ouny, I have always used mayo and haven’t really tried any substitutions but a couple of readers reported great results using Greek yogurt, so I imagine that or sour cream would work well.
Delicious! Followed recipe as given and it was easy! Easy and delicious…the best kind of recipe! Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome, Paula. I am so glad that you enjoyed it!