Cheesy Chicken Fritters With Garlic Aioli (Printable Version)
Golden chicken and cheese fritters with creamy garlic dip
# What You Need:
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→ Garlic Aioli Dip
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# How To Make:
01 - Combine diced chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, Greek yogurt, flour, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika in a large bowl. Mix until just combined without overworking the mixture.
02 - Pour olive oil into a large nonstick skillet and set over medium heat until shimmering.
03 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of chicken mixture into the hot pan, flattening each portion slightly with a spatula. Cook without overcrowding the pan for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer finished fritters to paper towels. Add more oil as needed between batches.
04 - Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
05 - Arrange warm chicken fritters on a serving plate with the garlic aioli alongside for dipping. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
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- The crispy outside gives way to incredibly tender chicken inside, like biting into a comfort food hug
- That homemade garlic aioli transforms everything it touches, you will want to put it on everything
- They come together in under 40 minutes but taste like something from a restaurant
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- Overcrowding the pan drops the oil temperature and makes soggy fritters, cook in batches if needed
- The chicken mixture should feel wet and loose, if it seems too stiff add another tablespoon of yogurt
- Let the fritters develop a proper golden crust before flipping, otherwise they will fall apart
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- Grating the garlic directly into the aioli releases more flavor than mincing with a knife
- A pinch of cayenne in the fritter mix adds a gentle warmth that sneaks up on you