Here’s a complete recipe for High-Protein Crispy Chicken Fritters — perfect for a snack, appetizer, or low-carb meal 🍗💪
🍗 High-Protein Crispy Chicken Fritters
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Servings: 4 (makes 12 fritters)
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken (or turkey)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup oats (or oat flour for smoother texture)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil for frying
Optional Mix-ins: chopped herbs (parsley, chives), finely chopped vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Mix ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, eggs, oats, Parmesan, spices, and optional mix-ins
- Mix well until a sticky dough forms
2️⃣ Form fritters
- Shape mixture into small patties (~2–3 inches in diameter)
3️⃣ Cook fritters
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
- Fry fritters 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C)
- Drain on paper towels
4️⃣ Serve
- Serve warm with a dipping sauce: Greek yogurt, hot sauce, or low-carb ketchup
🥗 Nutrition (Approx per fritter, 12 fritters)
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Protein: 9 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbs: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
✅ High-protein
✅ Low-carb
✅ Crispy outside, juicy inside
💡 Tips & Variations
- Oven-baked version: bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway
- Extra crispy: coat fritters lightly in almond flour or crushed pork rinds before frying
- Spicy: add chili flakes or cayenne pepper to the mix
- Meal prep: refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze for 1 month
