Southern-Style Dill Pickle Chicken Fritters
These Southern-Style Dill Pickle Chicken Fritters are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with tangy dill pickle flavor. A fun twist on a classic fritter that’s perfect for game day, casual dinners, or backyard get-togethers.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts finely chopped
- 1 cup dill pickles finely chopped
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the finely chopped chicken and dill pickles.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Add the dry ingredients to the chicken and pickle mixture, stirring until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- Pour the egg mixture into the chicken mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, drop spoonfuls of the chicken mixture into the skillet, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Fry the fritters for about 3–4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the fritters from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra crunch, try adding a handful of shredded cheddar or a few dashes of hot sauce to the batter. Serve with ranch, spicy mayo, or honey mustard for dipping.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 47.5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.8gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 520mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 1.5g