Description
These Dill Pickle Chicken Fritters are a delicious and unique way to enjoy ground chicken. Packed with the tangy flavor of dill pickles and cheese, these fritters are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Perfect for a quick and easy meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Fritters:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles
- 1/4 cup pickle juice
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup almond flour or breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped dill pickles, pickle juice, egg, almond flour, cheddar cheese, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form Patties: Heat oil in a skillet. Form the mixture into small fritters and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain and Serve: Remove fritters to a paper towel–lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm with dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, chill the mixture before forming fritters.
- Fritters can be made ahead and reheated in an air fryer or oven.
- Make it keto-friendly by using almond flour and add crushed red pepper for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 fritters
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
