Keto Chicken Fritters are the perfect snack or meal addition for anyone, both kids and adults alike. These delightful, crispy treats offer a satisfying crunch and are packed with flavor.
These keto chicken fritters are a fun replacement for traditional chicken nuggets or for any simple finger food appetizer.
Tools Needed
Below are the tools needed to make these delicious chicken fritters.
What Are Chicken Fritters Made Of?
Traditionally, chicken fritters are made from a mixture of diced or ground chicken, seasonings, and a binding agent like flour or breadcrumbs.
However, for a keto-friendly version, substitutes such as almond flour or coconut flour are used to keep the carb count low. These keto flours provide the necessary consistency and taste without the added carbohydrates found in traditional flours.
How to Make Keto Chicken Fritters
In a large mixing bowl, add the almond flour, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, Cajun seasoning, eggs, baking powder, seltzer water, chicken, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
Add several inches of oil to a skillet or pot and heat over medium high heat.
Form the chicken mixture into small patties and carefully drop into the heated oil. Fry evenly on both sides until golden brown and cooked through completely.
Remove and drain the fritters on a paper towel lined plate. Serve with your favorite sauces for dipping.
How Many Carbs in Chicken Fritters?
The carb content in keto chicken fritters is significantly lower than in traditional fritters due to the substitution of high carb ingredients with low carb alternatives. These keto chicken fritters have 5 net carbs per serving.
How to Store Keto Chicken Fritters
Proper storage is key to maintaining the freshness and quality of your keto chicken fritters. Once cooked, allow the fritters to cool down before transferring them to an airtight container. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
For longer storage, freeze the fritters by placing them in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze individually before transferring them to a freezer-safe bag or container. This helps maintain their texture and taste for up to a month.
Keto Chicken Fritter Substitutions
For these keto chicken fritters, you can vary the type of low carb flour. Use pork rinds or homemade keto breadcrumbs in place of almond flour. Alternate herbs and spices alter the flavor quite easily.
Additionally, experimenting with different types of low-carb binding agents can also yield unique textures and flavors.
What to Serve with Keto Chicken Fritters
Pair these keto chicken fritters with a wide array of side dishes and sauces for a delicious dinner. When considering what to serve with them, focus on items that complement the fritters’ crispy texture and rich taste while adhering to keto dietary guidelines.
Vegetable Sides: Add in low carb vegetables like sautéed spinach, roasted Brussels sprouts, or a fresh keto Caesar salad. These sides add a refreshing contrast to the fritters and help balance out the meal.
Dipping Sauces: Enhance your fritters with keto-friendly dipping sauces. Consider homemade aioli, sugar-free ketchup, a spicy mayo, or even this copycat Chick-Fil-A sauce. These dips can add an extra layer of flavor without adding unnecessary carbs.
Cauliflower Mash: As a substitute for traditional mashed potatoes, keto mashed cauliflower is creamy and comforting, making it an ideal side for your fritters.
Zucchini Noodles: Light and easy to flavor, zucchini noodles, or “zoodles,” can serve as a pasta-like bed for your fritters, adding both volume and nutrition to your meal.
Cajun Keto Chicken Fritters
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small pieces
- ½ red bell pepper finely chopped
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 2 large eggs
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 6 tablespoons Seltzer water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the almond flour, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, Cajun seasoning, eggs, baking powder, seltzer water, chicken, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
- Add several inches of oil to a skillet or pot and heat over medium high heat.
- Form the chicken mixture into small patties and carefully drop into the heated oil.
- Fry evenly on both sides until golden brown and cooked through completely.
- Remove and drain the fritters on a paper towel lined plate.
- Serve with your favorite sauces for dipping.
Nutrition
Trina Krug is a Holistic Nutritionist, Integrative Health Coach and host of the Carbless Conversations Podcast. With a Master’s Degree in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, her single mission in life is to facilitate self-healing in herself and those around her through awareness, lifestyle shifts and low-carb eating. As a current Doctor of Science student, she continues her studies in functional nutrition.