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
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Hi! These look amazing and I am wondering has anyone mentioned a sub for flour that is keto friendly? If so what did they use? I don’t know how almond or coconut flour would be with this! Thanks!!
Hi Danielle! Several of our readers have reported making these keto. Here is what one of our readers wrote “We LOVE these! I make them a couple of times a month. My husband and I eat Keto style so I substituted the flour for almond flour. I also use precooked chicken…usually the leftover rotisserie chicken from the night before….and they turn out great! Feels like we’re cheating but we’re not. The leftovers are a great take to work lunch as well. Thanks for the great recipe!”
Can the “batter” be frozen to make at a lat3e3r date?
Hi Doreen, I haven’t tried that but I don’t think these are a good candidate for freezing before frying because they don’t really mold together well until they are fried. I would freeze after frying on this one.
Absolutely amazing I would have taken pictures but they disappeared as fast as I was making them. I was told to make a double batch next time.
That’s so great, Jennifer! Sounds like you have a new family favorite! Thank you for sharing your awesome review with me!
Can you replace the mayo with another ingredient? I hate mayo. Otherwise this looks good.
Hi Dee, 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.
I am going to change flour to almond flour. Would it be 1/3 cup almond flour? And do I need to change anything else? Thanks
Hi Pam, we’ve had great reviews from people using almond flour! Both almond or coconut flour will work, but adjust your heat down a bit as you know almond and coconut flour scorches easily.
It doesn’t matter who I make these for kids, a spouse or coworkers everyone loves them and the sauce!
I do add a little bit more seasoning and some old bay but still these are super good!
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review 🙂
What would be a good side dish for these? Could you make them as a sandwich patty or would they fall apart?
Hi Tina, I think you could make them a little larger and turn them into patties for chicken sandwiches, or even keep them the same size and use them as sandwich sliders. yum!
I added sweet corn, minced garlic and onions. It was delicious! I only got to referigerate it for maybe 30-45 min though. They seem a bit crumbly and not quite stiff enough to handle without a spatial when they’re done so maybe next time I’ll definitely refrigerate 2 hrs to overnight to see if it binds better. The corn could’ve made it more crumbly though. Maybe I should’ve upped the binder ingredients since I added more solids. I’ll definitely give it another go though. The flavor was phenomenal!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that, Melissa! Thank you for that wonderful review!
Hi. Am thinking of making these. Can you freeze cooked fritters?
Hi Kayleen, yes, they freeze and reheat really well! I thaw and then reheat over low heat just until hot. I hope that helps!
I froze these and heated them up in an iron frying pan and they were crisp and delicious
That’s so graet! Thank you for that feedback Judy!
I made these a couple of weeks ago. Making them again tonight. My husband and I love them. I made a spicy aioli to go with them. Delicious.
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, Kim!
Do you think I could put them in the over to bake instead of frying
Hi Barbara, 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.
Can I use ground chicken?!
Hi Patti! Yes, several of our readers have reported great results with that!
I made these and since I am Keto, I used crushed pork rinds!!! Amazing, for me 1 total carb in 3 fritters!! A huge win!! Thank you
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!!
Mechelle, I was just wondering if these could be made Keto friendly! Thank you!
First I want to say my family LOVES when I make these fritters for dinner! I use ground chicken because I find it to be easier and quicker. Thank you for this addition to my dinner line up!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a family favorite!.
These fritters are awesome.
Can they be baked instead if frying?
Hi Penny! I haven’t tested that (baking) 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!
Great treat easy to make I think I will test various adds to them too like bacon and cheddar
I’m so happy you enjoyed that! This recipe is versatile!
Really the best!!! I live it and I paired it with some creamy mashed patatoes. So savory and delicious! Can’t wait to make it again.❤️
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
I just have to say THANK YOU!!!! I have a lot of problems with my stomach and cannot eat onion or garlic. It is so hard to find recipes without those things in them. I saw your chicken fritters and was like humm have to try those. I eat mostly chicken and i’m always looking for something different.I used gluten free flour and mozzarella Parmesan. I couldnt stop eating them. they were so refreshing and different. Thank you again.
That’s so great! I’m so inspired reading your review. Thank you!
Would it work to make half the recipe?
Hi Mary! Of course! Simply halve the ingredients 🙂
I made the chicken fritters following the recipe and my guests enjoyed them very much. The only variation I will try is with the cheese. The mozzarella flavor is so mild that I could hardly notice it in the final fritter. I plan on trying different cheeses , probably cheddar and/or Parmesan.
I’m happy you enjoyed that, Tom! Thank you for that great review!
I agree about the cheese.. then I got to thinking..lol how about parm and a little tomato sauce.
Hi! I am hoping to try this recipe this evening and had a quick question it is just myself that I am cooking for so I have to cut all recipes down and usually for easy chicken recipes like this I use canned chicken (don’t judge 😆) do you think that would possibly work in this recipe? And has anyone else tried cheeses with more flavor if so what kind of cheese? Thanks so much
Hi Linda, I haven’t tried canned chicken so I’m not sure how that would work out. I think canned chicken might work better as a substitute in my salmon cakes recipe. & yes! Several of our readers have reported great results using another cheese.
Could these be made in an air fryer?
Hi Taylor, 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!
LOVE these! They are great for my celiac son, and my daughter’s friends are always texting me to make these fritters for them. I serve them with cucumber slices and baby carrots. Thank you!!
p.s. I make the aioli using 1/3 c each mayo, sour cream and plain yogurt. I also add dill to it.
That’s so great! Thank you so much for sharing that with me Jennifer! It sounds like you have a new favorite!