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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Could you cook them in an air fryer? Haven’t tried them yet….but they look delicious!
Hi! I have not tested these in the air fryer. I think it would be possible. Please let us know if you experiment. I know they reheat great in the air fryer at 400 for less than 20 minutes.
I use the cut up rotisserie chicken that I get at Costco. Adds additional flavor and already cooked so perfect for this recipe.
Hi Judith! Rotisserie chicken works great here. Thank you for the review. 🙂
So easy and oh so delicious. I made it twice. Can’t wait to make them for a tailgate finger food. Thank You.
You’re very welcome! So glad you enjoyed this recipe. 🙂
Every time I make these, they stick really bad. They taste delicious though.
Hi Kayla, a good non-stick pan really helps with flipping the fritters so they don’t stick or fall apart.
I have made your cheesy chicken fritters many times…Everyone loves them including me….I have a question regarding the aioli dip…..Do you think I could use sour cream instead of mayonnaise ?
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’ve made these dozens of times and they are absolutely perfect! All I do is add a little more things to the seasonings (onion and garlic powder, paprika, a pinch of cayenne, and some dried basil)
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Nick!
Used thighs as that’s what I had on hand, and subbed almond flour to keep the carbs down, but came together very well! Would probably use breasts next time as the higher fat content made them a little softer on the inside than they would be otherwise.
Thank you for sharing, Andrew. 🙂
Easy and Delicious Comfort Food! I used thighs and substituted almond flour to make them more keto friendly, and was thrilled with the result!
Thank you so much for sharing that with me! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Natasha, I am going to make these tomorrow! I’m kind of a Nutrition-Nut, so how many fritters are in your servings, per your nutrition chart? Just curious! Thanks.
Hi Mark, This recipe makes eight servings with a total of 16-18 fritters, so the serving size is about two fritters (depending on how big/small you make them). 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).
I made these tonight and used rotisserie chicken instead. Came out just as yummy and took 1/3 of the prep time. Big hit with the kids!
That’s wonderful! 🙂
well they tasted awesome didn’t look anything like yours so that’s why I saved myself the embarrassment of including a picture !!
Hi Gareth, I’m sure they were fine and practice makes perfect what’s important is that you achieved the great taste!
These. Are. Amazingly. Delicious.
Make them!
It’s a flexible recipe in that we substituted Greek yogurt for the Mayo in both the patties and the aioli (which was then more of a dip).
You can use oat flour.
We added dill to the sauce because, why not?!
We baked them instead of pan frying and they turned perfectly.
We made some flatter and thinner and others bigger and fluffier. All were delicious But big and fluffy for the win- Especially when reheating.
We’re made a quadruple batch and froze the extras after baking. They reheated wonderfully in the air fryer at 400 for less than 20 minutes. Reheating from room temp would be better.
We just finished our last batch and I’m already planning the next batch.
Thank you, Natasha, for great recipes!
You’re welcome, Sara Anne, and thank you for sharing these details with us. We always appreciate some feedback and suggestions!
I just made these fritters for dinner tonight and I’m so glad I did…these are delicious and the aoili is fabulous as well!
Thank you so much for posting these.
That’s wonderful. So happy you enjoyed this recipe. The dipping sauce is really good! We love it.
I love all your recipes and you have made me a better cook!!! Thank you for your funny videos and the variety you provide us.
I’m really happy to know that you’re enjoying them and thank you for sharing that with us. We appreciate it!
Hello, they look and sound so very good! Have you tried these with chicken thighs or ground turkey? I’m going to try the chicken thighs tonight.
Thanks so much for all your insights and recipes 🙂
Hi Brenda! I have not. I would love to know how they turn out with chicken thighs. 🙂
Sorry if you already answered this, but can I make these in the air fryer?
Hi Angie, no worries at all. I haven’t tested in an air fryer, but I think it could work great, sprayed lightly with a bit of cooking spray.
Super easy to make and fabulously delicious! The aioli sauce puts these over the top!
(Could I cook these in the oven to cook more at one time and feed a larger crowd?..what do you think? Time/ temp?)
Hi Royce, I think it’s worth a try, but I haven’t tried to bake these myself, so I can’t advise with specific instructions. I’m not sure if the batter would set properly. I would say the next time you’re making these, and if you test a couple in the oven, I’d love to know how it works!
Made these a few weeks ago. They were delicious. Question. I want to make tonight, can I use already cooked chicken?
Hi Diana! A few readers have reported good results using pre-cooked chicken.
Very tasty and nice texture. Made from ground chicken, followed recipe and refrigerate overnight
Had a lot left over halved the recipe ‘cause there is only 2 of us Served the fritters with roasted cauliflower and black beans /corn. Using us the rest of the batter to freeze and reheat later. Let you know if they work
These are popular for good reason! I’m so happy you enjoyed that, Marian!
Made these according to the recipe, including making the batter the day before, and the fritters fell apart in the pan when I turned them over. Not sure what I did wrong. The few that stayed whole were tasty and filling, especially with the garlic aioli that I also prepared the night before. But the fritter chunks really bummed me out.
Hi Lisa, 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.