Low Carb Cheesy Chicken Fritters

Name: Low Carb Cheesy Chicken Fritters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground chicken; 1 large egg; ⅓ cups almond flour; 1 cup shredded mozzarella & provolone cheese; 1 tablespoon fresh basil; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; ½ teaspoons pepper; ½ teaspoons onion powder; red chili pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Katie October 21, 2022 0 Comments

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These Low Carb Cheesy Chicken Fritters are the ultimate Keto appetizer or even main course dish! They have the most delicious cheesy crust and tender center. They are perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce. These are a game day approved appetizer for my family!

I use almond flour rather than bread crumbs to cut the carbs and mend my patties together, making these less than 1 gram of net carbs per serving! There are no crazy ingredients and they don’t take long at all to make. If you would like, you could also substitute the ground chicken for ground turkey if you prefer. I hope you give this recipe a try and love it as much as I do!

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Reasons to Love These

Quick & Easy: These are super and easy to make and require very simple ingredients and equipment. They are perfect for serving to crowds!
Versatile: My Cheesy Chicken Fritters are really such a versatile dish and I have never met anybody who doesn’t like them! You can customize the meat, seasonings and spice level to however you would like!
Macros: I mean come on, let’s state the obvious. These are 87 calories each with less than 1 gram of carbs and 9 grams of protein! I love me some low carb, high protein dishes!

Nutritional Benefits

Chicken: Chicken is a great source of protein (helps with building muscle and toning up!). It is also rich in calcium & phosphorous, which aid in bone health! There are lots of other great vitamins & minerals and chicken is relatively low in calories.
Almond Flour: Almond flour is my go-to flour when I am making a lot carb dish. Almonds are high in fat, but it is unsaturated fat. This type of fat is good and does not raise those “bad” cholesterol levels. It is rich in Vitamin E, which is an antioxidant as well.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

Chicken– Easy guess right? You will 2 pounds of ground chicken. My favorite brand is Perdue.
Egg – 1 large egg. You can use egg whites if you prefer or an egg substitute if you can not have eggs as well.
Almond Flour – 1/3 cup of almond flour. I used the Prozis Organic Almond Flour. You can use the code “KATIE10” for 10% off their site as well!
Shredded Cheese – 1 cup of your favorite shredded cheese. I used a mozzarella & provolone mix.
Basil – 1 tablespoon of fresh basil. Fresh is best, but you can use try too if that is all you have! Adjust measurement accordingly if using dry.
Parsley – 2 teaspoons of dried parsley. You could use fresh too if you have that on hand and adjust the ratio accordingly.
Garlic Salt – 1 teaspoon, or to taste
Pepper – 1/2 teaspoon, or to taste
Red Pepper Flakes – To taste, I like a good amount of spice in mine!!
Onion Powder – 1/2 teaspoon, or to taste.
Olive Oil – 1 tablespoon, divided.

How To Make It

Combine all ingredients except for the olive oil in a large mixing bowl until fully incorporated.
Shape the mixture into 24 evenly sized patties, about 2 inches wide.
In a very large nonstick skillet (I used a Hexclad 12″ Hybrid Stainless Steel Skillet), heat up half the olive oil. You will need to do 2 batches so save the other 1/2 tbsp of olive oil for that.
Add half of the chicken fritters to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes on each side. Be sure to not flip them back and forth continuously so you get that golden outer crust.
Cook the remaining chicken fritters the same way and enjoy!

How To Serve

Here are some of my favorite toppings and sides to go with this low carb chicken piccata::

My Homemade Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce – These go SO well with my homemade Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce! I also love having these with some Sr. Kingston’s Dijon Mustard.
Veggies/Dip – Some sautéed veggies or a healthy dip such as my Avocado Feta Veggie Dip would be a great side!
Side Salad – I love a classic Italian Salad with this dish. I have a recipe for a healthy homemade Italian salad dressing if you want to check that out as well!

Can I Make These in the Air Fryer?

Yes!! These turn out just as great in the air fryer. Spray the air fryer basket well with some olive oil spray and then spray a little bit over the top of the fritters to help them get that golden brown crust. I suggest cooking them at 400ºF for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking. Be sure to not over crowd your basket!

How To Store Leftovers

You can store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you are ready to enjoy them again, just pop them in the microwave for a minute or so. You could also reheat them in the oven do your cheesy crust stays more crispy! These reheat SO well!

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