These easy keto chicken fritters are incredibly cheesy and budget-friendly too. The garlic aioli is incredible! With only 2g net carbs in each fritter, you’ll be able to eat a few of them for lunch or an easy snack.
What Are Chicken Fritters
If you aren’t from the south, then you probably aren’t familiar with the term fritter. A chicken fritter is a chicken that is breaded and then fried in oil. I have seen some people make chicken fritters that look and taste like chicken fingers or chicken nuggets.
They really are very similar to breaded and fried chicken strips.
My chicken fritters resemble fried chicken patties. They really hit the spot when I am craving deep-fried junk food but still want to nourish my body with healthy food.
Keto Chicken Fritters
The easiest way to make homemade keto chicken fritters is to use a can of chicken breast meat. Not only is this a wonderful way to save money, but you don’t have to cook the chicken first. So, it saves you time too!
Plus, the canned chicken is easier to form into patties than fresh chicken breast. I also use canned chicken to make this low carb jalapeno popper chicken salad and this chicken and broccoli salad.
Can you use fresh-cooked chicken instead of canned? Yes, this is a fantastic idea! Just make sure the chicken is diced up into really small pieces so that it sticks together in the form of a patty.
Save yourself time and do some prep work early. Mix all the chicken patty ingredients together and then form individual patties. Place them on a serving tray and seal it with a lid or food wrap. Store the uncooked patties in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Now all you have to do is fry them and they are ready for you to eat!
Garlic Aioli Keto-Friendly
This aioli sauce isn’t just keto-friendly, it is incredibly tasty too! I didn’t add any fresh herbs, but you can garnish it with some fresh parsley or dill. Use this sauce for the chicken fritters. It also tastes delicious on top of fish or as a dipping sauce for salmon patties.
Cheesy Chicken Fritters
These cheesy chicken fritters are a healthy snack, especially after a hard workout! They are a wonderful source of protein when you need it most. You can also serve them at parties as an appetizer.
If you are going to serve them as an appetizer, I suggest making the fritters bite-sized. Then, serve them on a tray with toothpicks.
Did you know you can cook these in the air fryer too? First, spray the air fryer basket with non-stick spray. Then, place the fritters in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook them at 350F for about 10 minutes.
You will know they are fully cooked when the internal temperature is at least 165F.
Cheese Chicken Fritters Keto
I like to eat these keto chicken fritters for lunch. They are easy to store and use in your weekly meal prep. If you store them in an airtight food storage container in the refrigerator, they will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
To make this a filling and nutritious lunch, serve the chicken fritters with egg salad or your favorite chopped green salad. You can also make some rosemary dinner rolls with them for a light dinner.
Keto Cheesy Chicken Fritters Recipe
Here’s the list of ingredients that you’ll need to make these keto chicken fritters. Exact measurements and instructions are just a little bit further below, in the printable recipe card.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Servings: 5
Net Carbs: 2 net carbs per serving
Ingredients:
For the fritters:
Canned chicken breast meat
Egg
Almond flour
Dijon mustard
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Chopped fresh dill
Chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese
For the garlic aioli:
Mayonnaise
Minced garlic
Fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Add all of the ingredients for the fritters except the oil to a mixing bowl, and knead with your hands until well combined.
Form the mixture into 5 evenly sized patties.
Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium high heat on the stove.
Place the patties into the heated oil, and cook for several minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Drain the patties on a paper towel lined plate.
In a bowl, stir together the ingredients for the garlic aioli sauce.
Serve the fritters hot with the sauce on the side.
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Keto Cheesy Chicken Fritters
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Keto Chicken Fritters
- 1 can Chicken Breast Meat 10 ounces
- 1 large Egg
- 1/3 cup Almond Flour
- 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tbsp Chopped Fresh Dill
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Garlic Aioli
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 squeeze Fresh Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients for the fritters except the oil to a mixing bowl, and knead with your hands until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 5 evenly sized patties.
- Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium high heat on the stove.
- Place the patties into the heated oil, and cook for several minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain the patties on a paper towel lined plate.
- In a bowl, stir together the ingredients for the garlic aioli sauce.
- Serve the fritters hot with the sauce on the side.
Notes
Net Carbs: 2 Net Carbs Per Serving The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Keto Chicken Recipes
If you enjoyed these keto chicken fritters, here are some more low-carb and healthy chicken recipes you should make next!