Chicken fritters are a simple and delicious way to turn minced chicken into a quick, satisfying meal. Made with buttermilk, egg, flour, and a few simple seasonings, these fritters are tender on the inside with a golden-brown exterior.
To make chicken fritters, you simply combine the ground chicken with buttermilk, egg, flour, and seasonings to create a thick mixture. Then, you spoon it in portions onto a hot skillet and cook them until golden brown and cooked through. Serve them as part of a main meal with a fresh salad, roasted vegetables, or potatoes, or enjoy them as a tasty appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce.
What are Chicken Fritters?
Chicken fritters are rounds of seasoned ground chicken mixed with ingredients like flour, eggs, and buttermilk. Unlike traditional breaded chicken, these fritters don’t include a breaded coating, making them extra easy to prepare.
The buttermilk adds moisture and helps keep the chicken tender, while paprika, salt, and pepper provide simple but delicious seasoning. Since they cook in just a few minutes per side, chicken fritters are an excellent option for a quick weeknight meal.
Pro Tips
- Thoroughly mix the chicken with the other ingredients so they are evenly blended.
- Heat the skillet over medium heat, which will help the fritters cook through on the inside before they become too dark on the outside.
- Divide the chicken mixture into evenly-sized fritters so they cook evenly.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet, as this can lower the temperature and prevent the fritters from developing a golden-brown crust.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use Ground Turkey Instead of Chicken?
Yes, ground turkey can be used instead of ground chicken, however the fritters will have a slightly different flavor.
Can I Add Other Seasonings?
Absolutely! You can customize the fritters with garlic powder, onion powder, dried herbs for an herbal note, chili flakes for some heat, or your other favorite chicken seasonings. You could also add finely chopped fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Can Chicken Fritters Be Baked?
These fritters are designed to be cooked in a skillet, which gives them their golden-brown exterior. However, you could experiment with baking them if you prefer, but the texture may not be quite as crisp and golden as when they are cooked in a skillet.
How to Store Chicken Fritters
Leftover chicken fritters can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. Then, you can reheat them in a microwave, air fryer, or oven until heated through.
Ingredients
How to Make Chicken Fritters
In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken with the buttermilk, egg, salt, pepper, paprika, and flour.
In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken with the buttermilk, egg, salt, pepper, paprika, and flour.
Heat some oil in a skillet over medium heat. Spoon portions of the chicken mixture into the preheated skillet, and cook them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the fritters are golden brown and cooked through.
Heat some oil in a skillet over medium heat. Spoon portions of the chicken mixture into the preheated skillet, and cook them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the fritters are golden brown and cooked through.
Transfer the chicken fritters to a plate and serve warm with your favorite side dishes or dipping sauce.
Transfer the chicken fritters to a plate and serve warm with your favorite side dishes or dipping sauce.
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