Cheesy Chicken Fritters
These Cheesy Chicken Fritters are crispy, cheesy, and irresistibly juicy. Made with simple ingredients and pan-fried to perfection, they’re an easy crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for lunch or snacking.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless Chicken Breast chopped
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Plain Breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Green Onions
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoon Season Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs,
- green onions, eggs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
- Shape the mixture into small fritters (about 2–3 inches wide). Place them on a plate while heating oil in a skillet.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the fritters in batches, being careful not to overcrowd.
- Cook each fritter for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through. The cheese should be melted, and the exterior crisp.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Recipe Tips
For extra crispy fritters, don’t overcrowd the pan while frying give each fritter space so the edges get that perfect golden crunch. You can also add a little cornstarch to the mixture for even more crispiness.
