Crispy Chicken and Onion Fritters Recipe

There are many types of fritters or pakoras that are consumed around the world. Some of the most commonly consumed pakoras or fritters are Vegetable Fritters, Chicken Fritters and Onion Fritters. In this recipe, we are going to make Chicken Onion Fritters. For chicken, we will be using boiled chicken breast chopped into fine small pieces. Full step by step recipe is shared below.

Chicken And Onion Fritters Recipe

What Are Fritters?

For those who don't know what fritters are, well let us tell you what they are. They are a snack made with one main ingredient called chickpea flour or gram flour. The flour is mixed with water to make a thick paste and then it is deep fried. The final product is called a Fritter or a Pakora in Urdu/Hindi.

What Other Ingredients Can Be Added To Fritters?

There are tons of ingredients that you can add to fritters to enhance or change their flavor. Fritters can be made both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. Commonly added ingredients are; chopped onions, potato cubes, chicken cubes, beef cubes or shredded, carrots, capsicum, tomatoes, boiled lentils in small quantities, coriander, mint leaves, turmeric powder, cumin seeds or powder, chili powder etc. Let us know an ingredient that is not here but you often add in your fritters recipe.

How To Preserve Fritters Or Pakoras?

Well, it is best to consume fritters fresh off the wok as they are the crispiest then. You can refrigerate fritters but they will lose their crispiness. Reheat in microwave or deep fry them for a minute on medium heat. Always check for signs of spoilage before consuming any leftovers.

Ingredients For Crispy Chicken and Onion Fritters Recipe

1. Gram Flour ( 2cups)

2. Boiled Chicken Breast ( 1cup, finely chopped)

3. Onion (1 cup, thinly sliced)

4. Baking Soda ( 1/3 teaspoon)

5. Salt ( 1/2 teaspoon or to taste)

6. Red Chili Powder ( 1/2 teaspoon, optional)

7. Coriander Seeds ( 1 teaspoon, hand-crushed)

8. Water (1/2 cup)

Time To Prepare

40-50 min

Serving Size

4-5 person

How To Prepare:

1. Take a large mixing bowl and add gram flour, chicken breast chopped, onions, baking soda, salt, red chili powder and coriander seeds in it.

2. Gradually add water and mix all the ingredients together with hands. Just add enough water to combine all the ingredients together. If the mixture is too runny, add a small quantity of gram flour in it.

3. Heat oil in a wok for deep frying. Set the stove to medium-high. Make a small fritter by hand or scoop and transfer it to the wok. Add more according to the space. Do not over-crowd the wok otherwise the fritters will stick together. Cook in batches.

4. Cook them until golden brown. Then use a spider strainer to remove the excess oil.

5. Serve with tea or naan/roti.