Jalapeño popper chicken fritters

Summary

This chicken fritter recipe is perfect to whip up for a last minute lunch, dinner, or even an appetizer! you can even make these ahead of time, freeze, and reheat in the oven. if you like your chicken fitters on the spicy side, then don’t remove the jalapeno seeds. this recipe is also very customizable so have fun trying different mix-ins!

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Step by Step

Step 1

Add chicken, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, bacon bits, flour, cream cheese, egg, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a large bowl. Combine until evenly mixed.

Step 2

Heat a thin layer of canola oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, scoop a golf ball size amount of the mixture onto the frying pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 165˚F (74˚C).