Description
Delicious and crispy Chicken Fritters with Zucchini combine lean ground chicken breast with fresh shredded zucchini and a blend of aromatic spices. These savory fritters are pan-fried to golden perfection using avocado oil, making them a flavorful, protein-packed appetizer or light meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Chicken Fritters
- 2 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 1/2 lb ground chicken breast
- 1 large egg
- 1 small garlic clove, pressed
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- Avocado oil (for frying, about 2-3 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Prepare the Zucchini: Shred 2 1/2 cups of zucchini using a box grater. Place the shredded zucchini in a clean cloth or paper towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible to prevent soggy fritters. Transfer the drained zucchini to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the ground chicken breast, egg, pressed garlic, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper to the bowl with the shredded zucchini. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or your hands until all ingredients are evenly incorporated into a uniform mixture.
- Heat the Oil: Pour enough avocado oil into a skillet to cover the entire surface, approximately 2-3 tablespoons. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers and is hot but not smoking. (You can substitute avocado oil with other high smoke point oils like vegetable, canola, or corn oil.)
- Cook the Fritters: Using a large trigger release cookie scoop, portion out the chicken and zucchini mixture into the hot oil. Gently flatten if needed for even cooking. Fry each side for about 3 to 4 minutes or until the fritters turn golden brown and are cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan for best results.
- Serve: Remove the fritters from the skillet and drain on paper towels if desired. Serve warm with your choice of ranch dressing or sour cream for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini to ensure crispy fritters.
- Use a high smoke point oil like avocado or vegetable oil for frying to prevent burning.
- You can adjust the cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference.
- Serve with ranch or sour cream for a creamy contrast.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in a skillet to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
