Description
These Keto Cheesy Chicken Fritters are a delightful blend of crispy exterior and gooey cheese-filled interior, perfect for satisfying your cravings without the carbs. Enjoy them as an appetizer, snack, or main course with a fresh salad!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb ground chicken
- 8 ounces Cabot Seriously Sharp (grated)
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ tbsp butter
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated cheddar, almond flour, egg, minced garlic, dried parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Using your hands, mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Using 2 tablespoons at a time, form the mixture into small patties, about 2 ½ to 3 inches across. Aim for 24 to 26 patties. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for one hour.
- Set a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and ½ tablespoon of butter. Once the oil is shimmering and the butter is melted, add 8 to 10 of the chicken patties. Cook for about 3 minutes on one side until golden brown.
- Carefully flip the patties and continue to cook for another 3 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature reaches at least 165ºF.
- Once cooked, place the finished patties on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining patties.
- Serve the fritters warm with a side of ranch or bleu cheese dressing for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Don't skip the chilling step! Refrigerating the patties helps them firm up, which prevents them from falling apart during cooking. For a nut-free option, sunflower seed flour can be used instead of almond flour.