Name: Keto Cheesy Chicken Fritters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1.5lb chicken breasts, chopped small; 2 eggs; 1/3 cup almond meal; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 tsp dried Italian herbs; 1 tsp dried chives; Salt and pepper, to taste; Olive oil, for frying

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Last Updated on March 12, 2023 by Toya

These homemade keto cheesy chicken fritters are super easy to make, and a great way to turn chicken breasts into something amazing. They are crispy on the outside and juicy and flavorful on the inside.

These chicken fritters are perfect to be served as an appetizer or with some cauliflower mash or fresh salad as a main dish with only 1.1 grams of net carbs in each serving!

Carbs in chicken fritters

All the main ingredients used to make these easy cheesy fritters, including the chicken breasts, eggs, cheese, and almond meal are low in carbs. Therefore, the fritters are very low in carbs. In every serving size, there are 1.1 grams of net carbs.

Ingredients for cheesy keto chicken fritters

1.5 lbs chicken breasts, chopped small
2 eggs
1/3 cup almond meal
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp dried Italian herbs
1 tsp dried chives
Salt and pepper, to taste
Olive oil, for frying

How to make keto cheesy chicken fritters

To start, first gather all of your ingredients in one place.

Then in a bowl, combine eggs, herbs, and almond meal or a sub for almond meal.

Add cheese and chicken, then season to taste with salt and pepper and stir until combined.

Next, heat the olive oil in a skillet. Then add the mixture by tablespoon into the heated oil.

Press gently and cook the fritters for 6-8 minutes. Then serve the keto fritters warm.

How to store keto chicken cheese fritters

The keto chicken cheese fritters will last for 3 days in a fridge. If you want to freeze these, stack them with a piece of parchment paper between each fritter. Place the fritters in an airtight container and freeze them for up to a month. To serve, reheat in the oven at 350F for a few minutes.

What to serve with these chicken fritters

These will pair great; with guacamole, aioli, plain mayonnaise in terms of keto friendly condiments.

They can be also served with fresh salad, mashed cauliflower, or roasted broccoli.

Recipe variation for keto friendly fritters

The recipe can be slightly altered if you add different spices. The chicken pairs well with any herb including dill, or other substitutes for dill like chives, cilantro, basil, or parsley.

You can add in some sliced spring onions or a tablespoon of parmesan for some extra cheese flavor.

You can also make some spicy chicken fritters by adding in some chili powder or Keto-friendly hot sauce, like Franks hot sauce, or a few drops of Tabasco sauce to the recipe.

If you do not have raw chicken breasts you can use canned chicken and make some delicious keto canned chicken fritters instead.

FAQs about making keto chicken fritters

You can use cornstarch instead of flour for fritters. However, if you’re making a keto cheesy chicken fritters recipe, you cannot use cornstarch as it is higher in carbs. Instead, use another keto-friendly thickening ingredient like almond flour or coconut flour.

Yes. Eggs help to create some structure in your chicken fritters. They’re a great binder for the fritters and an essential ingredient used to ensure that the fritters do not fall apart while they’re cooking.

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