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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- To make the aioli (if using), combine all ingredients in a small bowl or measuring cup and stir together until smooth.
Notes
Nutrition Per Serving
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Tonight is the second time I’ve tried the Cheesy Chicken Fritters and my family LOVES them! They’ve even added them to a bun and made a sandwich. I like them plain and dip them in Sweet Baby Ray’s horseradish sauce or a homemade garlic mayo. A little goes a long way!
That’s so awesome, Deanna! Sounds like you found a family favorite. Thank you for the great review! 🙂
Do we have to use the whole egg or can we leave it out? My husband can only do egg whites.
Hi Monica, I haven’t tried that but I suspect just using the egg whites may still work.
Maybe someone else has tried – if so, please let us know and thanks in advance friends! 🙂
I made this tonight and everyone loved it! I used half the recipe since I was cooking for three people. It made 8 1/2 fritters, so next time I’ll use the whole recipe. I decided to make the entire aioli recipe but added a few things (splash of soy sauce, teaspoon of sour cream, dill) and it came out great. Thanks for the great recipe!
You’re welcome, Ira! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! 🙂
These were so yummy! We are on a paleo diet, so I just substituted my paleo flour and my own mayo for the ones in the recipe and this was great! My husband and I loved it and it’s in my paleo recipe book now!
HI Becky! That’s awesome that you were able to make these paleo diet friendly! What kind of flour do you use?
Hi Natasha
is it ok to use self rising flour?
Elsie, that should be fine 😀
Can Coconut Flour could be used in place of the all purpose flour?
Hi Zoe, one of my readers reported great results using coconut flour. Sherri wrote: “To make it keto and a little higher in fat I use chicken thighs and substituted 3 TBS of coconut flour for the regular four. (you could also use almond flour). It was FANTASTIC! My husband loved them. I’m not a fan of chicken in general but these were really GOOD!”
Question – what constitutes a serving. I love the nutritional information you provide with the recipes.
Hello Carol! 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)
Can Almond Flour could be used in place of the all purpose flour?
Hello Rick, I haven’t experimented with almond flour but one of my readers wrote the following: “I used almond flour (it’s what I had on hand) and they were delicious.” I hope that helps!
Just want to say, THANK YOU! For a delicious recipe. My family loved it! My kids did not like the aioli sauce, but still good alone. I have a question. I have a busy work schedule a meal prep a lot. I’m going to prep this recipe. Would you suggest me to cook before freezing or freezing into patties before storing in the freezer?
Hello Dania! I haven’t tried freezing these myself but I have had one reader report, “I have frozen the raw, but formed balls, and they were perfect! Found that better than freezing the cooked ones and then reheating them!.” I hope that helps!
Do you think these could be broiled instead of fried? They sound amazing but I’m really trying to stay away from fried food! Or could they perhaps be cooked in an air fryer?
Thanks!
Hello Mary Jo! I haven’t tested that so I can’t say for sure but I did have a reader report, “I bake salmon patties, I just make them as usual and bake them on 350 on parchment paper sprayed with a little olive oil for a nice golden brown. Been doing that for years. Now they are a little dryer, but I like my food crispy and fresh.” I hope that helps a little!
Yes…I broiled a batch and they came out even better than the fried veraion. 🙂 I try to avoid fried foods also, so gave broiling a whirl and they were great…I will do all future batches this way. 🙂
It’s so much better with ground chicken – crispy on the outside & tender on the inside! I added some garlic powder, and flattened it with a spoon once it was in the (non-stick) frying pan. I also dipped the patty in egg before frying – made it extra crispy. A winner!
Great suggestions Eileen! Thanks for sharing your excellent review with other readers!
Thanks for the recipe. I change the spices to my own taste. Me and my family like spicy food so i made it almost like tex mex flavours but spicier.
Thank you for giving us recipes. It inspires me to make my own twist on these dishes and i’m grateful for that. Sending lots of love from Finland.
You’re welcome Maria! I’m happy to hear how much you enjoy the versatility of the recipes. Thanks for following and sharing your great review!
My 88 year old mother is a picky eater. She rarely tries anything new. But, she saw me getting ready to make this, and jumped right in to help! We almost forgot to let the mixture rest in the fridge for 2 hours because we were so excited to fry these! Mom’s appetite has been slight in the last few years as well…it is a challenge getting protein into her. These fritters are just the right size to encourage her to eat. Plus, they’re delicious! Two forks up!
Yay! I’m happy to hear how much you and your mother enjoy the recipe. Thanks for sharing your wonderful review! 🙂
do they have to sit in fridge for two hours
The flavor improves if you let it marinate for at least 2 hours in the fridge but it definitely still works to cook right away if you don’t have the two hours.
Truthfully, I don’t care for chunks of chicken in a patty – it’s just not appetizing to me. So I am trying again with ground chicken. I will let you know how it turns out!
Please do Eileen, thank you!
Unfortunately, I didn’t cut the chicken thing enough so it turned out to be cheesy chicken chunks. I’m going to try the food processor next time. 🙂
Hello Nellie, not cutting the chicken small enough or not using a non-stick pan can affect the patties from sticking together. I’m not sure what else would make them fall apart unless you are substituting, changing proportions or omitting some of the batter ingredients. The batter holds them together along with the cheese. Occasionally a small piece may break off but I’ve never had them fall apart. For me they always turn out the way they are shown in the video. Was anything changed from the recipe?
I looked over the recipe again. I forgot to put in the eggs. That would explain why they didn’t quite stick together.
Will give it a go again this weekend with ALL the ingredients.
Oh yes, that will definitely affect the texture of the batter that holds the fritter together! I hope you enjoy the recipe this weekend Nellie, you’re in for a treat! 🙂
I must have done something wrong. These things never made it to “fritter” status. What I ended up with was a scramble of yummy fried chicken nuggets. Super yummy! But just not fritters. Not really dippable. Help?
Hello Anne Marie, I suggest cutting the chicken smaller or using a better non stick pan. I’m not sure what else would make them fall apart unless you are substituting, changing proportions or omitting some of the batter ingredients. The batter holds them together along with the cheese. Occasionally a small piece may break off but I’ve never had them fall apart. For me they always turn out the way they are shown in the video. Was anything changed from the recipe?
Hi Natasha, I would like to know if i can bake them instead of Frying, as i would like to do it for a Tea Party tomorrow and the Ladies do not want anything Fried. Thank you. Emerline.
Hi Emerline, I haven’t tested that so I can’t say for sure. I had 1 reader report good results with baking but she didn’t share details of how she baked them.
I bake salmon patties, I just make them as usual and bake them on 350 on parchment paper sprayed with a little olive oil for a nice golden brown. Been doing that for years. Now they are a little dryer, but I like my food crispy and fresh. Hope that helps Emerline. Can’t wait to try this recipe out and will like oven fry them as well.
how long did you cook them for at 350 and did you flip them?
Super. Had fun making them and they were delicious.
Thank you for such a nice review Adrien 😀
Is it 1 or 2 fritters in a serving? As a diabetic, I need to know in order to count all carbohydrates.
Hi PC, 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)
these fritters were delicious. I followed the recipe and they turned out really great. Thanks for a great recipe.
You are very welcome Susan and thanks for the great review 😀