Chicken Fritters

Ingredients

Regarding the Fritters:

1. Two cups of cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken is excellent) that has been sliced or diced
2. Half a cup of all-purpose flour
3. Half a cup of breadcrumbs (for added crunch, use panko)
4. 1/4 cup of finely chopped green onions
5. 1/4 cup of finely chopped bell pepper (optional)
6. 1/4 cup of optionally grated Parmesan cheese
7. Two huge eggs
8. One teaspoon of powdered garlic
9. One teaspoon of powdered onion
10. Half a teaspoon of salt
11. Half a teaspoon of black pepper
12. Half a teaspoon of optional paprika
13. One teaspoon of dried parsley or one tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley

Regarding Frying:

• Oil made from vegetables (for frying)

Directions

Get the mixture ready:

• Combine the cooked chicken, flour, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, parsley, green onions, bell pepper (if used), and Parmesan cheese (if using) in a large bowl. Stir until thoroughly blended. You can add a little more egg or a splash of milk if the mixture is too dry. Otherwise, it should stick together.

Create the Fritters:

• Shape the ingredients into tiny patties (approximately 2-3 inches in diameter) with your hands or a spoon. Put them on a baking sheet or platter.

Warm up the oil:

• Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. A tiny piece of the fritter mixture should sizzle when dropped into the oil to indicate that it is hot enough.

Cook the Fritters:

• Avoid packing the pan too full when you carefully add a few fritters to the heated oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3–4 minutes per side.
• After taking the fritters out of the skillet, place them on paper towels to drain. If necessary, add extra oil to the pan and repeat with the remaining fritters.

Serve:

• Enjoy the warm chicken fritters with your preferred dipping sauce, such ranch, honey mustard, or a hot aioli!

Advice

• Dipping Sauce: For a little spiciness, you can serve with hot sauce or make a basic dipping sauce by combining mayonnaise with lemon juice and herbs.
• Storage: You may keep leftover fritters in the fridge for up to three days in an airtight container. To maintain crispness, reheat in the oven.
• Freezing: Uncooked fritters can be frozen. Transfer them to a freezer bag after placing them in a single layer on a baking sheet until they are solid. When you’re ready to eat them, fry them from frozen.

Savor these chicken fritters as a tasty appetizer or as a main course; they’ll be a big success!