Ah, chicken fritters 🍗✨—crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful inside. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main dish. Here’s a solid, classic recipe:
🍗 Chicken Fritters
Ingredients (makes ~12 fritters)
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crunch)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ÂĽ tsp black pepper
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the mixture
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until just combined—don’t overmix or fritters may be dense.
- Shape fritters
- Using a spoon or your hands, form small patties (2–3 inches in diameter).
- Cook
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry fritters 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve
- Serve warm with dipping sauce (ranch, honey mustard, or spicy mayo).
Tips & Variations
- Extra flavor: Add grated cheese, finely chopped bell peppers, or a pinch of cayenne.
- Crispier version: Coat fritters lightly in flour before frying.
- Oven-baked option: Place fritters on a greased baking sheet, bake 20–25 min at 400°F, flipping halfway.
- Make-ahead: Mix fritters in advance, refrigerate, and cook just before serving.
If you like, I can give a “crispy golden restaurant-style chicken fritters” version with a double coating for maximum crunch that’s extra addictive. Do you want me to do that?
