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A close-up of a plate filled with golden-brown, cheesy chicken fritters with herbs, stacked and overlapping on a white dish—perfect easy appetizers for a party.

Chicken Fritters Recipe

These crispy chicken fritters are made with tender chicken, cheese, and simple seasonings, then pan-fried until golden brown and juicy. They're an easy, family-friendly meal that's perfect for busy weeknights, appetizers, or meal prep, and they're delicious served with your favorite dipping sauce.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken Fritter, Chicken Fritters, Chicken Fritters Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Author momma lew

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast (about 3 large breasts) trimmed and diced small
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup mozzarella cheese
  • ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, egg, flour, cheeses, salt, pepper, dill, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and parsley.  
  2. Heat the olive oil in a pan, then spoon a tablespoon of the chicken and flatten into a small patty.  
  3. Fry patties in the hot oil for 3 minutes per side. 
  4. If the patties are thicker, they will need to be fried a little longer. 
  5. Break one open and check for doneness.
  6. Serve with your favorite sauces

Recipe Notes

Cooked chicken fritters keep well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days when stored in an airtight container. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months and reheated in the oven or air fryer for the best texture.