Golden corn chicken fritters (Printable)

Golden fritters packed with corn, chicken, and fresh herbs, perfect for a wholesome lunch.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or finely chopped

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup canned or fresh corn kernels, drained if canned
03 - 2 spring onions, finely sliced
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Wet Ingredients

10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1/3 cup milk

→ For Frying

12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the milk until fully blended.
03 - Add the shredded chicken, corn kernels, spring onions, diced red bell pepper, and chopped parsley or chives to the dry mixture. Toss well to coat all components evenly with flour.
04 - Pour the egg and milk mixture into the bowl and stir gently until a thick, cohesive batter forms.
05 - Warm 1 to 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
06 - Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the skillet, flattening each slightly with the back of a spoon. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Continue frying remaining batter, adding more oil as needed to prevent sticking.
08 - Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels and allow to cool slightly before serving or packing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They stay surprisingly crisp and flavorful hours after cooking—no soggy lunchbox disappointments here.
  • Every bite feels like a little taste of summer, no matter the weather outside.
02 -
  • If your batter’s too runny, the fritters will sprawl in the pan and never crisp up—a thicker batter gives you the perfect shape and crunch.
  • Switching the chicken for tuna was a happy accident that made these a hit with pescatarians (and skeptical kids).
03 -
  • Using cold, leftover chicken leads to juicier, more flavorful fritters than freshly cooked meat.
  • Sifting flour and baking powder together ensures your fritters never taste chalky or heavy.
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