Description
Delicious Crispy Chicken Fritters with a perfectly crispy exterior and tender, juicy chicken inside, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of ground chicken (or chicken thighs, finely chopped)
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option)
- 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs (panko works great for extra crunch)
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- Vegetable oil or ghee for frying
- Optional: a pinch of cayenne pepper for heat
Instructions
- Start by placing the ground chicken in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and fresh parsley into the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the chicken and mix well until combined.
- Add the flour and breadcrumbs to the chicken mixture.
- Stir until the mixture holds together well.
- Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Use a spoon or your hands to scoop the mixture and form small patties.
- Fry the fritters for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Once cooked, remove the fritters and place them on a plate lined with paper towels.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, consider using gluten-free flour or plant-based substitutes. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg