Description

Delicious and savory Cheesy Chicken Fritters made with diced chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, fresh dill, and a light batter, pan-fried to a golden crisp. These fritters are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal and are served with a flavorful garlic lemon aioli sauce.

Ingredients

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Fritter Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts (about 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 (for sautéing or any high heat cooking oil)

Aioli Ingredients

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove (pressed)
1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Using a sharp knife, dice the chicken breasts into approximately 1/3-inch thick pieces. If the chicken is partially frozen, it will be easier to slice. Place the diced chicken into a large mixing bowl.
Make the Batter: To the mixing bowl with chicken, add 2 eggs, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup flour (or starch), shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until the mixture is thoroughly combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and batter to firm up.
Cook the Fritters: Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Once the oil is hot, scoop a heaping tablespoon of the chicken mixture into the pan and slightly flatten the top with the back of a spoon. Sauté uncovered for 3-4 minutes on the first side, then carefully flip and cook for another 3 minutes on the second side until the fritters are golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining fritters, adding more oil as needed for each batch.
Prepare the Aioli (Optional): In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine mayonnaise, pressed garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth. Serve the fritters warm with the garlic lemon aioli for dipping.

Notes

For gluten-free fritters, substitute all-purpose flour with cornstarch or potato starch.
Refrigerating the batter helps the fritters hold together better and develop flavor.
Use a non-stick pan and moderate heat to prevent burning while ensuring the fritters cook through.
If you prefer, these fritters can be baked, but pan frying yields the best crispy texture.
Storing leftover fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator is best; reheat them in a skillet to maintain crispiness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: chicken fritters, cheesy chicken fritters, mozzarella chicken fritters, chicken appetizers, pan-fried fritters, garlic aioli, savory fritters