These Crispy Chicken Fritters are crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and loaded with garlic, onion, herbs, and warm spices. Theyโre perfect as a snack, appetizer, or quick dinner with a dipping sauce on the side.
Servings & Timing
- Servings: 8 fritters
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
Ingredients List
Chicken Mixture
- 400 g (about 1 lb) chicken breast, finely chopped or minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small green chili, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Batter
- 1 large egg
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ยฝ tsp salt
- ยฝ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- ยฝ tsp garlic powder
Frying
- Vegetable oil, enough for shallow frying
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Prep the Chicken Base
In a large bowl, add chopped chicken, onion, garlic, chili (if using), and herbs. Mix well. -
Make the Batter
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg.
Add flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Stir until smooth and thick. -
Combine
Add the chicken mixture into the batter and stir until everything is fully coated. -
Heat the Oil
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat until hot (but not smoking). -
Fry the Fritters
Drop spoonfuls (about 1โ2 tbsp each) into the oil.
Cook 3โ4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. -
Drain & Serve
Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve hot and crispy.
Serving Suggestions
- Garlic mayo dip
- Spicy ketchup
- Ranch dressing
- Yogurt garlic sauce
- Sweet chili sauce
Storage
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Reheat: Best in air fryer at 375ยฐF (190ยฐC) for 4โ6 minutes
- Freezing: Freeze cooked fritters up to 2 months, reheat straight from frozen
Tips & Variations
- Extra crispy: Add 1 extra tbsp cornstarch
- Cheesy version: Add ยผ cup shredded mozzarella
- Spicy version: Add chili flakes or hot sauce
- Air fryer option: Spray fritters lightly with oil and air fry at 390ยฐF (200ยฐC) for 10โ12 minutes, flipping
