Chicken Fritters (Paleo, Keto, Whole 30) - Simply Home Cooked (2024)

These Chicken Fritters with Zucchini are so delicious, you won’t believe that they’re gluten-free, paleo, and Whole30 approved! Follow my flavor-packed recipe for a tasty meal!

If you like chicken fritters, you should try these tasty Chicken Croquettes and Zucchini Fritters.

Chicken Fritters with Zucchini Recipe Details

These Chicken Fritters with Zucchini make such an easy and healthy meal. I love that they’re paleo, gluten-free, and Whole30 compliant. And best of all, kids love them, too.

• TASTE: These Chicken Fritters have a delicious garlicky flavor with a hint of spice from the cayenne.
• TEXTURE: Crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, these fritters are so delicious.
• TIME: This recipe only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish.
• EASE: It’s so easy to make these fritters. Just combine, cook, and enjoy!

What You’ll Need

• Meat– Ground chicken breasts or thighs
• Vegetables– Zucchini and Garlic clove
• Spices– Salt, Pepper, Cayenne, and Smoked paprika
• Egg– for binding
• Avocadooil– for frying

How to Make Chicken Fritters with Zucchini

• Shred the zucchini. Using abox grater, shred the zucchini. Squeeze the juices out and place it into a large bowl.
• Add the chicken, egg, and spices. Place the ground chicken, egg, pressed garlic, salt, black pepper,smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper into the bowl. Then mix together until all of the ingredients are well incorporated.

• Heat the skillet. Pour enoughavocado oilinto a skillet to cover the entire surface of the pan. Bring the heat to medium-high.
• Fry the chicken fritters. Scoop the zucchini and chicken mixture using alarge trigger-release cookie scoopand place it into the hot oil. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Pro Tip:Any kind of high smoke point oil will work here, such as vegetable, canola, or corn oil. These are best suited for frying.

Recipe Tips

• Drain the zucchini shreds- Moisture in the fritter mixture can make it too wet to fry and hold together. Squeeze out the extra liquid for the best texture.
• Use a cookie scoop for measuring- Not only will this keep your fritters uniform in size for better cooking, it will also make it easier to drop them into the oil. The trigger-release is a big help here.
• Soak up excess oil- To get rid of extra oil from frying, place the cooked Chicken Fritters on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb the excess.

Add-ins and Substitutions

• Skip the zucchini- If you are not a fan of zucchini, these Chicken Fritters can be enjoyed without it.
• Add other vegetables- Instead of zucchini, try these with eggplant, yellow squash, jalapenos, or cucumbers. Just remember to drain out the extra liquid, especially with cucumbers.
• Substitute other spices- Enjoy these Chicken Fritters with Zucchini seasoned with chili powder, curry, or cumin. You could also add some acidity with lime juice or apple cider vinegar.
• Make them vegetarian- If you prefer a meatless version, then try these Zucchini Fritters. And to make them vegan, substitute avocado or unsweetened applesauce for the egg.

FAQs

Serving Suggestions

These Chicken Fritters with Zucchini are great as a snack or as part of a meal. Here are some delicious serving ideas:

• Pasta: Try these fritters with Zucchini and Garlic Pasta or Cheesy Baked Orzo.
• Sides: Make this a main dish with sides of Wild Brown Rice, Roasted Air Fryer Vegetables, or Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Potato Wedges.
• Sauces: Serve these Chicken Fritters with a dipping sauce, such as Greek Yogurt Sauce, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce, or a garlic aioli.

Make These Chicken Fritters in Advance

Make ahead: Allow the cooked fritters to cool and then place them in an airtight container or ziplock bag. Refrigerate or freeze.

Storing: These Chicken Fritters will last for about4-5 daysin the fridge in an airtight container.

Freeze: You can freeze these in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. To reheat, bake them at375 degrees Fahrenheit in the oven or in an air fryeruntil they are warmed through and crisp. This takes about15 minutesif they are thawed, or about30 minutesfrom the freezer.

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• Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
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Full Recipe Instructions

his recipe was originally posted June 7, 2018, we’ve tweaked it a bit since then.