If you’re looking for a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner the whole family will love, these Buffalo Chicken Fritters are about to become a staple in your kitchen. Ready in just 20 minutes and low carb, they deliver bold buffalo flavor without the guilt.
What I’ve Learned Experimenting With Chicken Fritters
I’ve been testing fritter recipes for over 20 years, with more recent versions focusing on low carb and gluten free options to meet my family and my readers’ dietary needs. After all that testing, here are some of the most important steps for the best chicken fritters.
- To intensify flavor, refrigerate the uncooked fritters overnight. This also helps firm up the mixture so the fritters hold their shape. (Not essential, but a helpful extra step!)
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm the internal temperature is 165ºF. This will also help you determine if your fritters are browning too quickly so you can adjust the skillet temperature accordingly.
- Almond flour is not a good substitution for coconut flour. I’ve tested it several times and it just doesn’t work well. I highly recommend sticking with coconut flour.
- Use an ice cream scoop or small measuring cup to portion out the batter so each fritter is uniform in size.
Key Ingredients
- Ground Chicken: you could also use ground turkey or diced up chicken breasts
- Ranch Seasoning: essential for helping create the bold, buffalo chicken flavor
- Buffalo Sauce: the key flavor maker. Use your favorite brand.
- Produce: celery and green onions
- Egg: helps bind ingredients together
- Cheese: I prefer sharp cheddar but Colby jack or pepper jack would also work well.
- Coconut Flour: I tested this recipe with almond flour. It just didn’t work as well. I wouldn’t recommend a substitution.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Fritters
- Start by combining the ground chicken, celery, Ranch seasoning, buffalo sauce, and green onions in a bowl. Once the ingredients are mixed, add the egg, shredded cheddar, and coconut flour.
- Now use a small ice cream scoop or a 1/4 cup measuring cup, pat out the chicken fritters. Pat the fritters a little thinner than you think they need to, as they will puff a bit as they cook.
- Next, heat your cooking oil to medium heat in a large skillet. Once the oil begins to shimmer, carefully add the fritters to the skillet. Make sure the fritters aren’t touching, don’t overcrowd them. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until the exterior is golden brown and the interior reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees with an instant-read thermometer.
- Once the fritters are cooked all the way through, remove from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate (to absorb any extra oil).
Meal Prep Tips and Tricks
I prefer to serve these fritters freshly cooked, however, they do reheat well and can be prepped ahead. It actually improves the flavor and helps the fritters hold together if you prep the chicken patties and put them in the fridge overnight before cooking. For storage after cooking, allow the fritters to cool completely then follow the instructions below.
- Refrigerator Storage: Place in an airtight container or a resealable plastic bag. You can store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer Storage: First, put them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer them to an airtight container or a freezer bag. They can be stored for up to 2-3 months.
- Reheating Instructions: When reheating previously refrigerated patties, place in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 8-12 minutes or until heated through. If frozen, allow them to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating. You could reheat frozen fritters in the oven, but the cooking time would be longer.
More Fritter Recipes
- Cheesy Chicken Fritters
- Jalapeno Chicken Fritters
- Keto Salmon Patties
- Cauliflower Fritters
- Dill Pickle Chicken Fritters
Buffalo Chicken Fritters Recipe
These Buffalo Chicken Fritters are a 20-minute, low carb dinner packed with bold, spicy flavor. Easy enough for a busy weeknight and simple to prep ahead, they're a family-friendly meal everyone will ask for again.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/3 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons green onions finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
Instructions
- Combine the ground chicken, celery, Ranch seasoning, buffalo sauce, and green onions in a bowl. Once the mixture is combined, add the egg, shredded cheddar cheese, and coconut flour.
- Using a small ice cream scoop or a 1/4 cup measuring cup, pat out the chicken fritters. Pat the fritters a little thinner than you think they need to, as they will puff a bit as they cook.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil begins to shimmer, carefully add the fritters to the skillet. Ensure the fritters are not touching, and do not overcrowd the pan. Cook the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side until the exterior is golden brown and the interior reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees with an instant-read thermometer.
- When the fritters are cooked through, remove them from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any extra oil.
Notes
*Can brush with a little more buffalo sauce prior to serving if desired.
**There are 1.9 g net carbs per serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 FrittersCalories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 2.7gProtein: 29gFat: 22gCholesterol: 176mgSodium: 744mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 0.8g
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