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Cheesy Chicken Fritters

Net Carbs:1g
Published:07/20/18Updated:06/01/22
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These Cheesy Chicken Fritters are a deliciously flavorful and keto-friendly meal or appetizer!

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This recipe is low in carbs, super simple to make, and a great make-ahead option as the fritters and Spicy Lemon Aioli store perfectly in the refrigerator all week!

Keto And Diet-Friendly Meal Or Appetizer

cheesy chicken fritters with sauce and dill

Like that of my Chicken Bacon Ranch Poppers, Spicy Salmon Poppers, and 10-Minute Spicy Tuna Rolls, these Cheesy Chicken Fritters are great for holiday parties or family gatherings as they are easy to serve and are perfectly bite-sized!

Serve these Cheesy Chicken Fritters with Spicy Lemon Aioli

To further elevate these fritters, serve them with a Spicy Lemon Aioli. This will add an extra layer of zing to each bite!

We love to pair aiolis with bite-sized appetizers like this one for an extra burst of flavor and an added taste-component! If you are unfamiliar, aiolis are just simple mixtures of mayonnaise, garlic, and any additional ingredients you think would pair well with your main dish. Aiolis are excellent as dips, sauces, or salad dressings!

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Aside from adding more flavor, aoili has minimal carbohydrates and provides a dose of essential healthy fats!

Diet and Allergy-Friendly Cheesy Chicken Fritters Recipe

This dish-to-pass will delight most guests who have diet- or allergy-restrictions!

  • Keto and Low-Carb: This is ultra low-carb and keto-friendly! One fritter served with aioli contains only 1 gram of net carbs!
  • Nut-Free: This recipe is completely nut-free. These chicken fritters are safe to consume for those with nut allergies or nut intolerances.
  • Coconut-Free: There are no ingredients in this recipe that contain coconut.
  • Gluten-Free and Grain-Free: This recipe is gluten-free, grain-free, and Celiac-friendly.
  • Sugar-Free: This recipe does not contain any added sugar.
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Net Carbs In Cheesy Chicken Fritters

These Chicken Fritters served with Spicy Lemon Aioli contain only 1 gram of net carbs per serving! The recipe yields 18 fritters.

cheesy chicken fritters in a bowl lined with parchment paper with special sauce and chopped dill

Looking for more cheesy and keto-friendly recipes?

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  • Keto Cheesy Breadsticks
  • Loaded Zucchini Skins
  • Keto Mozzarella Sticks
  • Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup
  • Keto Chicken Quesadilla
  • Keto Crispy Baked Zucchini
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cheesy chicken fritters in a bowl lined with parchment paper with special sauce and chopped dill

Cheesy Chicken Fritters


  • Author: Sara Nelson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 18 fritters 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Fry
  • Cuisine: American
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These Cheesy Chicken Fritters are a delicious keto-friendly party appetizer! They are full of flavor, low in carbs, and super simple to prepare! This recipe is keto, low-carb, nut-free, coconut-free, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and contains only 1 gram of net carbs per serving!


Ingredients

Fritters

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup (~30g) finely crushed pork rinds
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 oz shredded mozzarella
  • 1 oz shredded cheddar
  • 1 tbsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil

Spicy Lemon Aioli

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 3/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper

Optional garnishes

  • Shredded cheddar
  • Fresh dill, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Chicken Fritters: To large mixing bowl, add ground chicken, eggs, pork rinds, mayonnaise, mozzarella, cheddar, and spices and mix until well-combined (an electric or stand mixer works well for this).
  2. Over medium heat in a large pan, heat avocado oil. Scoop out 1-2 tbsp of cheesy chicken mixture, place in heated pan, and lightly press down with back of spatula. Cook fritters for 4 minutes on one side, flip, and cook for 3-4 minutes on opposite side. Transfer cooked fritters to paper towel-lined plate and allow to cool.
  3. Spicy Lemon Aioli: Add all ingredients to small bowl and whisk until fully combined. Serve atop fritters or as a side dipping sauce and add optional garnishes as desired.

Recipe Notes:

Store fritters and aioli in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Keywords: keto appetizer, low-carb appetizer, cheesy chicken, keto chicken recipe, keto dinner, low-carb dinner, keto party, keto tailgate

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10 Comments

  1. Amanda says

    March 3, 2020 at 9:07 pm

    Is there a non-spicy version of this? Do I just leave out the hot sauce and cayenne pepper?

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    • Sara Nelson says

      March 4, 2020 at 12:51 pm

      The chicken fritters themselves are not spicy. If you want to avoid anything spicy from the aioli, yes, I would omit the hot sauce and cayenne.

      Reply
  2. Savannah says

    September 16, 2019 at 11:15 am

    Are you supposed to cook the ground chicken before adding it to the mix?

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    • Sara Nelson says

      September 16, 2019 at 1:58 pm

      Nope! You will use raw ground chicken and will cook everything together, as noted in Step 2.

      Reply
  3. Cathy says

    April 1, 2019 at 3:15 am

    Hi, great recipe! I was wondering if you can recommend a substitute for the pork rinds? Thanks

    Reply
    • Sara Nelson says

      April 1, 2019 at 9:41 am

      Hi, Cathy! You could try omitting them altogether and adding another ~1/4 cup shredded mozzarella to serve as a binder. The purpose of the pork rinds is to keep all of the ingredients together so, additional cheese may do the trick!

      Reply
  4. Cindy says

    December 5, 2018 at 2:27 pm

    I just made these for lunch using leftover rotisserie chicken. You got rave reviews from my husband. He’s decided this low carb/Keto isn’t so bade after all. Thank you!

    Reply
    • realbalanced says

      December 5, 2018 at 2:31 pm

      Cindy, that’s the best compliment to hear ever!!! I’m so glad you both enjoyed! Thank you for taking the time to let me know! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Kimberly Pollock says

    August 14, 2018 at 8:28 pm

    What is the corresponding measurement (Tbps or cup) of the 3 oz of mozzarella and 1 oz of cheddar?

    Reply
    • realbalanced says

      August 14, 2018 at 8:49 pm

      Hi, Kimberly! 3 ounces of mozzarella is 6 tbsp and 1 ounce of cheddar is 2 tbsp.

      Reply

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